Job Title: Licensed Boiler Operator
Location: Little Rock, AR 72204
Duration: 6+ months
Shift: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday ; 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Saturday through Wednesday
Job Description:
- The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the safe operation of multiple high-pressure steam boilers, chillers, and related equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings.
- This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
- Turns on pre-heat blowers to prepare high pressure boilers and opens valves to provide power and regulate for operations.
- Inspects pipes, plumbing, and steam lines. Checks temperature, pressure gauges and water levels to insure proper operating conditions for boilers, cooling towers, fan coils, heaters, pumps and feed water tanks.
- Makes regular inspections of boilers, chillers, and other building systems, and records water levels, boiler readings, and temperature gauge readings.
- Checks all chilled water and hot water closed loop systems. Adjusts controls, as required, if readings indicate problems.
- Monitors and log readings of high-pressure boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps and related equipment.
- Operates and maintains equipment, such as air compressors, condensation pumps, blowers, steam air dryers, chillers, and related equipment.
- Troubleshoots problems with high pressure boilers and related equipment. Checks all pumps, lines and fittings for safe and efficient operations.
- Prepares boilers for maintenance inspections for boiler inspectors and secures buildings and equipment and performs security checks. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills
- Knowledge of state electrical and fire protection code procedures. Knowledge of multiple boiler operation.
- Knowledge of maintenance activities and various types of mechanical equipment.
- Knowledge of safety precautions in a boiler operation.
- Ability to maintain a regular maintenance schedule.
- Ability to recognize malfunctions in boiler and other mechanical equipment.
- Ability to make minor mechanical repairs.
Minimum Education And/or Experience:
- Completion of sufficient education or training to read and write
- Must be licensed as a high-pressure Boiler Operator in the State of Arkansas.
- Must Possess A Valid Driver's License
Essential Physical Requirement for Stationary Engineer:
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to negotiate distances (from building to building on campus) and the ability to go up and down stairs in multi-story buildings.
- Must be able to navigate in small spaces including manholes and tunnels to perform maintenance and/or make necessary repairs.
- Must be able to hold, start, use, and operate tools and equipment used in the skilled trade for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to load/unload tools and equipment (weights varying up to 75 lbs.).
- Must be able to communicate to campus community and co-workers.
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