Boiler Plant Operators 4 in Beltsville, MD

Steamforum; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks skilled Boiler Plant Operators to oversee the operation and maintenance of essential boiler plants. This role involves hands-on management of heating platforms, ensuring optimal performance of gas and oil-fueled systems, and leading a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in mechanical maintenance and boiler operations, along with the necessary licenses. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to vital research and operational success. If you're ready to take charge and make an impact in an essential role, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a Grade 1 Stationary Engineer License from MD.
• Experience in operating and maintaining boiler systems required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain 24/7 boiler plants on rotating shifts.
• Inspect and repair boilers and associated equipment.
• Record and monitor operational metrics for maintenance.

Skills

Boiler operation

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Team coordination

Education

Qualified Grade 1 Stationary Engineer License

Motor vehicle driver's license

Tools

Boilers

Centrifugal refrigeration machines

Auxiliary equipment

Job description

Boiler Plant Operators 4 in Beltsville, MD

614 Views Posted: Thursday, December 5, 2024 By: USDA, Agricultural Research Service

EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE: accepting applications until 11:59 pm 12/18/2024

Apply online at USAJobs.gov

Boiler Plant Operators WG-11 -- 4 Vacancies
Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center

In these positions, you will serve as the Operator-in-Charge on rotating shifts in order to operate and maintain two 24/7 boiler plants, including assessing the operation of heating platforms throughout campus, planning for fluctuating workloads, and coordinating work for the team.

This position is open to:

• The public and career transition
• Federal employees-competitive service
• Veterans
• Military spouses
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Individuals with disabilities
• Land and base management and Special authorities

Major Duties:

1. Operate, repair, maintain, and inspect, according to prescribed methods, mechanically fired, gas, and oil-fueled water tube boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.
2. Start, adjust, and shut down as load demands for centrifugal refrigeration machines.
3. Inspect boilers, auxiliary equipment, and steam lines for operation and preventive maintenance purposes.
4. Record readings of electrical and fuel meters and weather charts, as required.
5. Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanically fired, gas, and oil-fueled water tube boilers and record readings of meters.
6. Overhaul and repair steam distribution and return systems, including large steam mains, reducing stations, expansion joints, high- and low-pressure steam traps, condensate pumps, and return lines located within the heating plants.
7. Overhaul and repair boilers and boiler plant equipment including, but not limited to, burners, pumps, air compressors, fans, motors, feed water heaters, feed water regulators, regulatory valves, magnetic switches and relays, and control equipment.

Requirements for the position:

• Motor vehicle driver's license.
• Qualified Grade 1 Stationary Engineer License by state of MD, Department of Licensing and Regulation, Board of Examining Engineers.

For best consideration, your resume and responses should demonstrate significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. You must have the ability to perform the duties of a Boiler Plant Operator, without more than normal supervision.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps and other organizations e.g., professional philanthropic religious spiritual community, student, social. Volunteer work