Boiler Technician

Education and/or Experience:

Requires High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Boilers operators experience of 5 years minimum for low pressure steam boilers with operating pressure limited to under 15 psi. Boiler regular preventative maintenance experience as described in ASME CSD-1 and with preparing boilers for required inspections.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Include the following, but not limited to)

• Must operate automated or computerized systems that control the boilers and other associated equipment.
• Must monitor readings of gauges, panel board instruments and record charts to ensure that the boiler is operating properly.
• Must check temperature and pressure and make any necessary adjustments.
• Must activate valves to maintain the required amount of water in a boiler, adjust the supply of combustion air and control the flow of fuel, such as gas or oil into the burner. In addition, you add specific amounts of chemicals into the boiler feed water to control lime build-up or to adjust the alkaline level of the water.
• Maintain and repair includes diagnostic troubleshooting, modify and/or make repairs to electrical, electronic circuits and hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems to correct operational deficiencies.
• Carryout a preventive maintenance program for equipment involved in accordance with approved instructions.
• Must disassemble and reassemble boilers after cleaning and inspection on a yearly basis.
• Perform regular maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating compressors or tightening pipes/fittings and replacement/repair of piping and valves associated with boiler operation.
• Required to keep a logbook recording your operation of the boiler.
• Read, interpret and work to; drawings, schematics, wiring lists and diagrams, work instructions, sketches, work tasks and verbal directions.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Set up and maintain workstation and related materials, control of age-controlled items and hazardous materials and consumables.
• Must be able to maintain the certificates, licenses and registrations required for their positions as defined in the qualifications below
• Maintain the work area and perform duties in a safe manner.
• Computer skills and Ability to operate various computer programs related to their position for time recording, machine systems and business instructions.
• Also, required to do various trend data analysis of the operation of the boiler and gas consumption.
•  Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

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