1st Engineer Full Time

Salary: $40-$60 depending on experience and position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs routine maintenance on boiler equipment and systems.
• Maintains low-pressure boilers, high-pressure boilers, power boilers, steam boilers, or hot water heating systems.
• Replaces defective valves, filters, or steam gauges.
• Monitors boiler system to ensure it is operating safely and properly; facilitates periodic boiler cleaning.
• Tests boiler water for corrosive deposits and treats the water with chemicals to prevent buildup.
• Complies with all relevant safety regulations and procedures, including the handling and storage of hazardous materials.
• Basic operation of a generator and plant electric systems.
• Maintains accurate records of boiler operations, maintenance activities, and inspections.
• Addresses any problems with boiler systems and notifies maintenance when needed.
• Monitors fuel and water levels, as well as pressure and temperature readings, and makes necessary adjustments to ensure safe and efficient boiler operation.
• Responds promptly to emergency situations, such as equipment failures or system malfunctions, and takes appropriate corrective actions.
• Contacts supervisor concerning potentially dangerous equipment or safety violations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of industrial boiler operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of automatic control systems for plant systems.
• Knowledge of polishing effluents from plant, as well as environmental laws.
• Knowledge of power plant emissions monitoring and control.
• Knowledge of power plant environmental regulations including wastewater treatment and solid waste handling.
• Knowledge of basic knowledge of metallurgy and nondestructive examination.
• Knowledge of the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of turbines, condensers, boilers, and related auxiliaries including oil purification systems
• Knowledge of power plant physics and chemistry of combustion.
• Familiarity with psychometric charts.
• Ability to supervise repairs on all plant machinery.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and processes.
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and be on-call if necessary.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state Boiler Engineer 1st Class license.
• Technical/vocational school training and experience working with industrial boilers.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to inspect and repair boilers.
• Able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds at a time.