State Facility Boiler Operator

Department of Administration; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health & dental benefits

State retirement plan

Job summary

NC Department of Administration is seeking applicants for a Boiler Operator in the Facility Management division. The role maintains steam output, operates fuel oil and gas boilers, and monitors related equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operation in state facilities.

Preferred candidates have prior boiler operation experience; valid NC Driver's License is required; position may require standing for long periods and exposure to extreme conditions.

Qualifications

• One year of progressive experience in the performance of tasks associated with mechanical maintenance or boiler operation.
• Familiarity with building life and safety codes.
• Willingness to work with boiler room equipment and safety protocols.

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 starts or shuts down respective boilers to maintain the required steam output needed throughout the State Government Complex.
• Providing constant monitoring of all operation readings/controls and ensuring that all burner nozzles are kept clean during operations using Number 2 fuel oil.
• Ensuring that all controls, feed water, draft, etc., are maintained for optimum plant operation.
• Reacting to changes in load demands as required, including during emergencies.
• Operating, adjusting and identifying problems with support equipment.
• Monitoring chemical feed system for water treatment and making necessary test and adjustments to ensure correct chemical levels.

Skills

Boiler operation

Mechanical maintenance

Fuel oil & gas boilers

Job description

NC Department of Administration is seeking applicants for a Boiler Operator in the Facility Management division. The role maintains steam output, operates fuel oil and gas boilers, and monitors related equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operation in state facilities.

Preferred candidates have prior boiler operation experience; valid NC Driver's License is required; position may require standing for long periods and exposure to extreme conditions.