Boiler Plant Operator Jobs

Duties

• Responsible for cleaning duties such as washing down floors, sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing of all tile floors, cleaning all sinks, chemical test station and other areas, pipes, tanks, and boiler tops; and all other duties as prescribed by the Boiler Plant Work Leader
• Responsible to run the Boiler Plant and auxiliary equipment to insure a continuous flow of steam at the proper pressure
• Make constant observations throughout the Plant
• Exercise judgment in prioritizing assignments unless otherwise directed by work leader or supervisor
• Read gauges and panel boards to determine the demanded steam load, and the subsequent operating limits
• Follow closing procedures, fill boiler manual and run hydrostatic test, followed by pressure test after start-up and before placing boiler back on line
• Checks fuel flow, boiler water feed tank and pump operations, boiler water level, chemical condition of boiler water for proper treatment to control scale, corrosion and makes decisions on turning on pumps to control water level in water towers.
• Work is assigned on a long-term, as well as on a day-to-day basis
• Prepares the boilers for safety inspections
• Assist Chemical Company representative in taking water samples each month in conjunction with required tests
• Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs boilers, safety devices, pumps and other equipment throughout the boiler plant
• Responsible for the operations of four (4) sets of boiler controls; each boiler has one (1) set of combustion control instruments and an interlock safety procedure control system, fuel oil pumps, boiler feed water pumps, feed water heater, de-aerating tank for preheating feed water and removing dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide from the feed water, surge tank for receiving condensate return from buildings, and regenerating type water softeners.
• Responsible for general maintenance and operation of the boiler plant

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Other (1)
• Resume
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• New employee probationary period
• Selective Service
• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Privacy Act
• Financial suitability
• Social security number request
• Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Other (1)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/28/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12088518. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. *****All required documentation must be uploaded before the announcement closes, to support eligibility.**** Failure to submit documentation will constitute the application being categorized as incomplete and therefore ineligible for referral. Agency contact information Katrina Paul Phone (412) 822-3584 Email [email protected] Address Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805 US Next steps After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • Other (1)
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Transcript

  
  Documents Required:
  

  • Other (1)
  • Resume

  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
  
  *****All required documentation must be uploaded before the announcement closes, to support eligibility.****
  
  Failure to submit documentation will constitute the application being categorized as incomplete and therefore ineligible for referral.
• Signature and false statements
• Transcript
• Resume
• Professional Certification

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.