Boiler Operator (10 Ton)

Sentinel Staffing Services; Greylingstad; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentinel Staffing Services is seeking a Boiler Operator for a shift-based role in Greylingstad, Mpumalanga. You will supervise boiler operations, monitor water levels, perform routine maintenance, manage coal handling, and ensure safety and compliance with health and safety regulations.

The job requires flexibility for overtime and shift work. The role involves close coordination with the production team, logging hourly readings, and delivering a handover at shift change.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work overtime.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Start boiler fire properly and monitor water tanks hourly.
• Monitor low water alarm and maintain water levels.
• Complete daily boiler maintenance checklist and obtain supervisor sign-off.
• Maintain steam production by adjusting coal bed and valves as needed.
• Receive coal deliveries and ensure Grade A pea size specs.
• Update log sheets hourly and perform soot blowing.
• Ensure safety equipment is used and comply with HSE rules.
• Provide handover to the next shift.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Shift work

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Operations

Be able to start up boiler fire properly. Monitor water holding JoJo tanks hourly and keep them full of water at all times. Monitor low level water alarm on your hotwell tank. Complete daily boiler maintenance checklist and ensure supervisor signed it after completion. Adjust coal bed as and when required. Close valves and stop supply of steam to production when boiler is not running for minimum 30 minutes due to power outage or breakdown and maintain steam. Change the use of coal screw conveyor weekly with the standby screw conveyor. Keep coal water bath clean and at right level all the time. Keep boiler drains clean all the time. Change the use of boiler water pump weekly with the standby pump. Ensure safety by monitoring safety equipment, identifying potential issues and taking appropriate steps to suspend the operation with consultation with your shift supervisor/maintenance team. Maintain steam pressure for production operation as per steam demand for processing. Continuously communicate with the production operator on steam demand hourly. Monitor and control boiler performance and settings by reading gauges, meters and charts to track boiler operation. Monitor boiler water and chemicals and coal levels hourly. Maintain the housekeeping of boiler room/area all the time. Monitor your stocker movement every hour to ensure it is still aligned on its path. Receive delivery of coal and inspect whether it complies with Grade A pea size specifications without excessive duff/loose powder before tipping. Inform your shift supervisor if coal delivered is out of specification. Keep your coal bund pit full at all times. Report low coal levels to your shift supervisor for ordering. Ensure sufficient coal stock is available to last at least two days. Grease boiler components that require greasing. If unsure, ask the maintenance team to show you the greasing points. Update log sheet/book hourly. Perform soot blowing. Blow down the boilers as instructed by the guideline to remove impurities. Monitor water level and temperature in the hotwell tank hourly. Continuously check blowdown valve to avoid blockages. Ensure water treatment and sampling is conducted to prevent boiler damage. Trim coal and remove ash from grit arrester. Remove ash trolley as and when required. Clean the brine tank and water filter. Clean grit collector. Ensure plant equipment hygiene is of top quality. Ensure compliance with AEL licence requirements under the boiler section. Provide a written handover to the next shift. Follow the boiler operating procedure by conducting blowdowns, doing TDS tests and recording results during your shift. Ensure boiler softener system is working correctly. Keep all boilers clean and shiny. Clean boiler tubes after every three months. Ensure Mobrey automatic water level controller is functioning correctly. If not, report to your shift supervisor and maintenance team. Be able to bank the fire. Replace broken links and rods on your stocker.

Quality

Ensure coal received complies with Grade A pea size specifications.

Policy

Ensure you follow and apply company policies in your work area.

Safety

Ensure you use the correct PPE provided. Use safety harnesses when working at height. Apply Health and Safety Regulations inside the boiler house.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

Ability to work independently and work within a team. Strong work ethic. Willingness to work overtime and accept off-shift assignments. Ability to work with minimum supervision. Good communication skills. Ability to work under pressure.

Important Notes

Candidates must be willing to relocate to Greylingstad (Nthorwane), Mpumalanga. Applicants residing in Johannesburg or other metropolitan areas who intend to commute will not be considered. The role requires shift work (07:00 19:00 on a rotational basis), making daily commuting impractical. A guaranteed 13th cheque is included. Performance-based bonuses are awarded based on individual performance and achievement of KPIs.