Boiler House Foreman

Chainlink Recruitment; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Gauteng is seeking a highly capable Boiler House Foreman. You will lead and manage a boiler operator team, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the boiler house. The ideal candidate has a technical qualification, boiler operating certification, and 5–10 years' experience in boiler plant operations, including supervisory experience. This role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives in a crucial operational area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in boiler plant operations.
• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of utility operations and water treatment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the boiler house.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of boiler operators.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage coal deliveries and ash removal.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules for boiler systems.

Skills

Boiler Operating certification

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of steam systems

Ability to use tools

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 12 with technical qualification

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Boiler House Foreman. This role will report to the Mechanical Engineer and lead and manage the boiler operator team. The Boiler House Foreman is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the boiler house and associated utility systems, including managing steam generation, condensate return, water treatment, and related equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

The Position

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer. The incumbent must ensure uninterrupted supply of steam to Paper Mills on a 24-hour basis. Ensure all boiler and auxiliary equipment are in good condition and running efficiently.

Key Performance Areas

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the boiler house, including coal fired steam boilers, coal handling equipment and conveyors, ash handling equipment, feedwater systems, condensate return and water treatment.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of boiler operators.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage all coal deliveries to site to ensure coal bunker are kept at the correct level. Ensure the coal is off loaded and stored correctly. Record all coal deliveries.
• Manage ash removal from site.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all the Boiler House equipment and ensure timely repairs of boiler systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Ensure proper housekeeping is done in the Boiler MCC room, Control room, Boiler house and surrounding areas
• Report any equipment defects and create maintenance work orders in DMS
• Monitor boiler performance and operating parameters to ensure efficiency, reliability, and availability.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to meet steam demands and minimize downtime.
• Manage chemical treatment programs for boiler and feedwater systems to maintain water quality and equipment integrity.
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports for inspections, incidents, maintenance and performance.
• Check and confirm that boiler operators are performing their duties
• Take any instruction given by the Engineering Management Team
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in energy efficiency, reliability, and safety within the boiler house.

Qualifications / Skills and Experience

• Grade 12, supported by a technical qualification
• Boiler Operating certification.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in boiler plant operations, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of steam systems, water treatment, controls, and utility operations.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) will be an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use tools
• Good communication skills
• Must be physically fit.