Power Plant / Boiler Operator

ZipRecruiter; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Boiler Operator to manage and maintain various types of mechanical equipment. This role involves ensuring optimal operation of steam engines, turbines, and generators while adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a Minnesota 2nd Class 'A' Boiler operator license and experience in logistics and operations. Join a dedicated team that supports a range of clients, from small businesses to large power plants, and contribute to efficient steam system operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Minnesota 2nd Class 'A' Boiler operator license.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and write reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain stationary engines and mechanical equipment.
• Monitor and record operational data and fuel inventories.
• Perform maintenance and inspections on equipment.

Skills

Logistics and operations experience

Boiler operation knowledge

Mathematical analysis

Report writing

Education

Minnesota 2nd Class 'A' Boiler operator license

Job description

Job Description

Minimum Requirements

• Minnesota 2nd Class “A” Boiler operator license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals and to understand and carry out instructions, written or oral, as furnished.
• Ability to write routine reports and record information in logs.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical analysis including consumption rates, proportions and percentages.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with a variety of logistics, operations, boiler, and/or turbine generator operating and information systems.
• Biomass power plant experience.

Responsibilities Include:

• Operates and maintains stationary engines and mechanical equipment such as steam engines, air compressors, turbines, generators, motors and steam boilers.
• Reads meters and gauges or automated recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
• Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, analyses of flue gases, voltage load and generator balance.
• Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or shutdown equipment.
• Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
• Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning and replacing burners or other components.
• Monitors and records renewable fuel inventories and fuel deliveries.
• Monitors, records and verifies proper fuel material mixtures including moisture content; makes recommendations for optimized fuel usage.
• Performs water titration tests and pours chemical additives into treatment tank to prevent scale buildup and to clean boiler lines.
• Records operations and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator’s log.
• Communicates concerns, issues and actions taken to supervisors and to operators for oncoming shift.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies and applicable laws.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Company Description

Founded in 1997, Sprung Services is a veteran owned and operated company that has always been first and foremost, a steam system operations company. Our clients include small companies, power plants and Fortune 500 companies. With a staff that includes more than 150 Minnesota Licensed Boiler Operators up to MN Chief A Licenses, Sprung Services offers dependable, qualified boiler operators to operate and maintain boilers from Low-Pressure Boilers, Process Boilers to Power Plants. Our services include boiler operations training (on-site and in-house) and MN Boiler exam preparation classes, steam plant and boiler room operations including long-term contract operations, short-term temporary operations, and interim operations & maintenance.