Facility Boiler Operator – Steam Systems & Maintenance

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 annual paid holidays

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Administration seeks a Boiler Operator to maintain steam output for state facilities. Responsibilities include monitoring boilers, auxiliary equipment, water treatment, and responding to load demands and emergencies.

Ideal candidates will have boiler operation experience, knowledge of fuel oil systems, and the ability to work across facility management tasks in a government setting.

Qualifications

• One year of progressive experience in mechanical maintenance or boiler operation.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted."

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing boilers and boiler room auxiliary equipment such as pumps, steam and water valves, air compressors, steam traps and blowers.
• Monitoring load demands and starting or shutting down respective boilers to maintain required steam output.
• Providing constant monitoring of operation readings/controls and keeping burner nozzles clean using Number 2 fuel oil.
• Maintaining all controls, feed water, draft, for optimum plant operation.
• Reacting to load changes, including during emergencies.
• Operating, adjusting and identifying problems with support equipment.
• Monitoring chemical feed system for water treatment and testing/adjusting chemical levels.

Skills

Boiler operation

Mechanical maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Administration seeks a Boiler Operator to maintain steam output for state facilities. Responsibilities include monitoring boilers, auxiliary equipment, water treatment, and responding to load demands and emergencies.

Ideal candidates will have boiler operation experience, knowledge of fuel oil systems, and the ability to work across facility management tasks in a government setting.