Senior Boiler Plant Lead Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Leeds, MA seeks a Boiler Plant Operator Leader to supervise the Boiler Plant operations within the Facilities Management Service.

The role focuses on safe operation, maintenance, and coordination of work across the boiler system and related equipment. Responsibilities include leading a team, scheduling training, reviewing installations and blueprints, managing inventories, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Experience in safe and efficient operation and maintenance of boiler plant equipment.
• Knowledge of installation, modification, maintenance and repair and troubleshooting of commercial fire tube boilers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the work section employees in maintenance, repair and operations of the Boiler Plant and related equipment.
• Schedule training for shop employees and maintain training records.
• Review new installations, in-house projects, boiler inspections, and contractor submittals.
• Check inventory of shop supplies to ensure proper quantities, order needed equipment and parts.
• Assign work orders and inspect equipment rooms, work areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation, minor repairs, lubrication and adjustment of Boiler Plant equipment.
• Knowledge of boiler plant equipment and fire-tube boilers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Interpret Instructions

Lead or Supervise Operation of Equip

Technical Practices

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Leeds, MA seeks a Boiler Plant Operator Leader to supervise the Boiler Plant operations within the Facilities Management Service.

The role focuses on safe operation, maintenance, and coordination of work across the boiler system and related equipment. Responsibilities include leading a team, scheduling training, reviewing installations and blueprints, managing inventories, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.