Boiler Plant Operator

The role

The Boiler Plant Operator provides labor support to satisfy the operational objectives of NAVFAC Washington. This person operates boiler plant equipment to produce and control steam and manages auxiliary equipment like pumps and water heaters.

What you will do

• Operates all equipment in a boiler plant to produce and control steam
• Ignites fires, puts boilers in service, and closes down boilers
• Makes periodic rounds of the plant to visually check equipment
• Maintains observation of flow meters and charts
• Adjusts firing controls, fuel feeds, and air drafts
• Operates auxiliary equipment such as pumps, water heaters, fans, and de-aerating equipment
• Collects boiler water samples and performs prescribed tests
• Maintains logs, records, and other plant data
• Performs routine operational maintenance
• Regulates refrigerant, water temperatures and pressures

Required qualifications

• Class 1 Boiler Operator License in the States of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. or Class 1 Boiler Operator License with ASOPE or NIULPE
• Minimum of six months experience in the operation of large (100 tons or more) air conditioning and/or refrigerant, or two years' experience as an air conditioning equipment mechanic helper or apprenti
• Knowledge of repair, installation, assembly and troubleshooting of boiler plant systems
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and guidelines used in boiler plant operations
• Ability to exercise dexterity and safety in using tools and equipment
• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance
• Ability to operate safely
• Ability to work in confined areas in and around industrial equipment
• Ability to perform work that includes moderate to strenuous physical effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching
• Ability to carry parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 40 pounds with assistance
• Ability to work in areas subjected to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating machinery, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation expense account
• Employee assistance program

About the company

The Copper River Family of Companies is a collection of entities owned by the Native Village of Eyak, a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe. The companies deliver solutions and services to support client missions to facilitate economic advancement for the Tribe.