Boiler Operator

Dept: Facilities Management

Hours per pay period: 0

Schedule: Variable shifts

Position Summary:

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the physical plant for the distribution of necessary utilities. Engage and maintain one or more gas fired boilers, steam generators and associated auxiliary equipment. Maintain essential support systems throughout the building at all times with the assistance of a computer-integrated system. Operate the chilled water system to maintain building temperatures while managing operation cost without compromising customer expectations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure safe and proper operation of high-pressure boilers that provide steam for heating, domestic hot water, humidification, sterilization and other production processes.
2. Check operating condition, and maintain all sub-components (pumps, valves, controls, piping, etc.) associated with steam and hot water distribution systems.
3. Monitor boiler water composition and take appropriate actions to assure that proper levels are maintained to reduce the corrosive effects of improperly treated systems. Inspect the operation of the water softener and maintain proper salt levels.
4. Operates, regulates, maintains, and controls through "Central Energy System" on one or more chillers and or employing the ice system when ever possible to reduce energy consumption.
5. Knowledgeable of building management systems (Metasys) to assist in the monitoring of essential equipment necessary for the operation of the hospital.
6. Performs maintenance and testing of emergency support systems (back-up electric generators, fire pumps) as scheduled with test results recorded and management notified of any deficiencies.
7. Required to perform scheduled preventative maintenance as determined by management. Maintenance performed will conform to instructions listed on PM scheduler. Condition of equipment and task performed to be documented and turned in within a timely manner.
8. Identifies and corrects problems with medical gas systems - oxygen, Nitrogen, and Nitrous Oxide and carbon dioxide.
9. Diagnose and promptly restore operation of "tube system" (Translogic Tube System).
10. Prepare proper order form for parts and supplies necessary for repairs of equipment.
11. Log all readings on designated equipment completely and accurately. Boiler logbook filled out every shift to keep all shifts informed of all issuing going on within the facility.
12. Other duties may include (but are not limited to) repair of mechanical equipment, plumbing, various types of structural repairs and minor electrical repairs. Keeping boiler/mechanical rooms clean and orderly.
13. Performs other related job duties as requested.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Four years of prior hands-on work experience with Boilers and Chillers
• High Pressure Boiler Operator's License or greater
• 3rd Class Refrigeration License or greater
• Must possess valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable under the hospital insurance program

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans