Licensed Boiler & Refrigeration Operator

Showboathotelac; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City is seeking a Boiler Operator / Operating Engineer to ensure the safe, reliable operation of its central utility plant, including steam boilers and refrigeration systems. You will monitor, inspect, and perform basic maintenance while maintaining logs and complying with safety requirements.

Responsibilities include starting/stopping boilers and chillers, responding to alarms, and coordinating with engineering staff to maintain continuous operation.

Qualifications

• Current NJ Blue Seal 1-C Steam Engineer's License or higher.
• Current NJ Blue Seal 2-C Refrigeration Engineer's License or higher.
• Demonstrated experience operating high-pressure steam boilers of 500 boiler horsepower or greater.
• Demonstrated experience operating large commercial/industrial refrigeration or chiller systems.
• Knowledge of boiler water treatment, combustion systems, pumps, valves, steam distribution, condensate/feedwater systems, refrigeration systems, and chilled-water systems.
• Ability to read and interpret gauges, instrumentation, control systems, equipment manuals, and plant drawings.
• Ability to identify abnormal operating conditions and respond appropriately.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and respond to plant emergencies as required.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements associated with central-plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor high-pressure steam boilers and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Operate and monitor large commercial/industrial refrigeration and chilled-water systems.
• Monitor boiler pressure, temperature, water levels, combustion conditions, feedwater systems, and boiler controls.
• Monitor chilled-water temperatures, pressures, condenser-water systems, chiller performance, and related operating conditions.
• Perform routine central-plant rounds and inspections.
• Maintain accurate operating logs and document equipment conditions.
• Start, operate, shut down, and change over boilers, chillers, pumps, compressors, and related equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Identify abnormal operating conditions and take appropriate corrective action.
• Respond to equipment alarms, emergencies, and operating irregularities.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and assist engineering personnel with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Monitor and maintain boiler and chilled-water treatment systems.
• Follow all applicable New Jersey boiler, pressure-vessel, refrigeration, environmental, and workplace-safety requirements.
• Follow established lockout/tagout, confined-space, chemical-handling, and other safety procedures.
• Coordinate with the Chief Engineer and engineering staff to maintain continuous and reliable plant operation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly central-plant work environment.

Skills

Boiler operation

Refrigeration systems

Safety procedures

Preventive maintenance

Reading gauges

Education

NJ Blue Seal 1-C Steam Engineer's License

NJ Blue Seal 2-C Refrigeration Engineer's License

Tools

Boiler controls

Chillers

Job description

The Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City is seeking a Boiler Operator / Operating Engineer to ensure the safe, reliable operation of its central utility plant, including steam boilers and refrigeration systems. You will monitor, inspect, and perform basic maintenance while maintaining logs and complying with safety requirements.

Responsibilities include starting/stopping boilers and chillers, responding to alarms, and coordinating with engineering staff to maintain continuous operation.