Boiler Operator

About the role

Boiler Operators will operate and perform routine maintenance and repair on all equipment within the powerhouse except for new installations, mechanical and electrical. This includes steam boilers, hot water generators, compressors, cooling towers, pumps, fans, and associated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain all powerhouse utilities production equipment and related systems, including steam boilers, hot water generators, compressors, cooling towers, water treatment equipment, and ancillary systems.
• Operate powerhouse equipment to meet the day-to-day energy demands of the Stellantis manufacturing facility, producing steam and compressed air at required quantities and specifications.
• Monitor operating parameters and record data such as production rates, fuel usage, electrical usage, pressures, temperatures, vibration indications, alarms, and other pertinent information.
• Promptly notify the supervisor or designee (shift engineer) of any unusual, abnormal, or potentially unsafe conditions and take action to mitigate risks.
• Operate cooling towers and heat exchangers that support powerhouse equipment.
• Maintain water treatment equipment for boilers, cooling towers, weld water systems, and hot/cold water closed loops, including monitoring water quality, adding treatment chemicals, and performing routine maintenance (e.g., changing filters, adding salt to softeners).
• Perform lock-out/tag-out procedures for equipment to ensure safe maintenance.
• Conduct routine maintenance, including predictive, preventive, and minor corrective maintenance on powerhouse equipment.
• Assist contractors with tasks beyond the Boiler Operator’s capability, such as protective device calibration.
• Record and document all maintenance activities using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Maintain an adequate supply of spare parts (e.g., belts, hoses, seals, lubricants, sensing devices, gauges) in a designated storage area.
• Troubleshoot and correct issues related to the monitoring, control, and operation of powerhouse equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, ensuring safety after job completion.
• Perform energy conservation activities as directed, such as repairing leaks and adjusting lighting or machinery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 4 years of combined experience and training in central energy plant operations, including at least 4 years operating centralized steam and compressed air systems of comparable size.
• City of Detroit High Pressure Boiler Operator License.
• City of Detroit 3rd Class Refrigeration License.
• Ability to work any shift, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• A First-Class Steam license.
• A First-Class Refrigeration license.