Boiler Operator - High Pressure
Core
Operate and perform preventive maintenance on high pressure steam boilers, piping, and auxiliary equipment to supply steam for heating, hot water, and processing.
Role type
High-pressure boiler operator
Builds
Steam generation systems for heating, hot water, and industrial processing
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
High pressure boiler operation, preventive maintenance, combustion-control system checks, water-feed regulator maintenance, burner repair and cleaning, steam pressure adjustment, fuel-air ratio adjustment, water level monitoring, CO2 reading analysis, stack temperature monitoring, flue gas quality monitoring, parts ordering, work order completion, record keeping
Preferred skills
Ability to work any shift, instruction of assistant employees
Technologies
High pressure steam generating equipment, combustion-control systems, water-feed regulators, burners
Responsibilities
Operate high pressure steam generating equipment; perform systematic checks of combustion-control systems and water-feed regulators; make repairs and maintain auxiliary equipment; adjust steam pressure, fuel-air ratio, and water levels; ensure economical operation by adjusting for satisfactory CO2 readings, proper stack temperatures, and flue gas quality; order and maintain supply or replacement parts; complete work orders and maintain records; provide instruction to designated employees; perform work in accordance with safety and housekeeping practices
