Industrial Boiler & Steam Operator (1st Shift)
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Boiler & Steam Operator to take primary ownership of our plant’s low-pressure boiler, steam, and compressed air infrastructure. Hands-on low-pressure boiler and steam experience is required. This role focuses heavily on boiler management, industrial steam distribution, mechanical plumbing, and compressor maintenance, with commercial HVAC serving as an added bonus.
Key Responsibilities
• Boiler & Steam Operations (Core Focus): Safely operate, monitor, and maintain low-pressure boilers and industrial steam distribution systems. Perform daily water chemical testing, system blowdowns, steam trap maintenance, and valve inspections.
• Compressed Air Systems: Maintain, troubleshoot, and execute preventive maintenance on industrial air compressors, air dryers, filters, and pneumatic piping.
• Mechanical Plumbing & Pipefitting: Install, modify, and repair steam piping, condensate return lines, water connections, and compressed air lines (heavy mechanical plumbing emphasis over electrical work).
• Preventive Maintenance: Carry out daily, monthly, semi-annual, and annual PMs across all boiler, steam loop, and compressed air equipment.
• Diagnostics & System Tracing: Read as-built piping schematics, blueprints, and pressure gauges to identify leaks, pressure drops, or equipment issues using standard hand and power tools.
• Inventory & Parts Ordering: Maintain inventory and order replacement parts for boilers, pipe fittings, valves, and air compressor systems.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with local boiler codes, safety regulations, EPA rules, and environmental standards.
• HVAC Support (Bonus): Provide basic troubleshooting for commercial HVAC equipment and Metasys building automation systems as needed.
Requirements
Department: Administration
Function: Manufacturing
Experience Level: Not Applicable