Boiler Operator - Pueblo.

About the role

This position exists to provide 24/7 operations and maintenance functions for the facilities' physical plant equipment located within the Heat plant structure, by performing essential operational functions, maintenance, cleanliness, preservation, scheduled and emergency repairs (electrical and mechanical) to insure effective, operational practices to ensure equipment longevity.

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of high pressure steam boilers (coal, natural gas, and diesel), DCS, PLC's and the qualitative and quantitative analysis of all process fluids entering and leaving the steam plant, by utilizing accepted methods of titration, comparative and qualitative analysis to obtain the desired results.
• Monitor building automation system for alarms that need to be addressed during 2nd and 3rd shifts. Notify night truck mechanics or trade shop supervisors as appropriate for situations that need immediate attention.
• Answer phones from building tenants during 2nd and 3rd shifts and determines which requests need to be addressed immediately.
• Maintains plant cleanliness.
• Ensures proper operation of plant machinery including valves, pumps, fans, turbines, electric motors, coal and ash handling system components, piping distribution system components and digital control system components.
• Troubleshoot and repair to restore proper operation of plant machinery including piping systems, valves, pumps, fans, turbines, electric motors, coal and ash handling system components and digital control system components.
• Drives, tests, and maintains diesel powered emergency electric generators in accordance with manufacturers specifications and Joints Commissions standards.
• Maintains grounds area surrounding building.
• Drives state vehicles as part of the work assignment.
• Snow removal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least four (4) years of work experience in high pressure boiler operations performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• OR a combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or experience in high pressure boiler operations performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance equal to four (4) years.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Stationary Engineer License "A", ASOPE, or equivalent license/certification within 9 months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver's license. Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date.
• Must successfully pass Motor Vehicle Check.
• Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
• Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Must be available to respond in person to after hours calls via call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or interruption.
• Will be required to work various hours for coverage, weather related issues and essential/emergency services outside of normal business hours.
• Proximity to moving, mechanical parts; exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; exposure to electrical shock; and/or working in high exposed places; fuels, fuel byproducts, lubricating oil and greases, chemicals used to both test and treat all waters associated with the plant.

Preferred qualifications

• Relevant years of state experience.
• Possession of a valid Stationary Engineer License "A", ASOPE or equivalent (must attach license/certification to application).

Pay & schedule information

Call Back applies when an eligible nonexempt employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. When called back, they are entitled to a minimum of two (2) hours of their regular base pay (call back pay) or pay for the actual amount of time spent responding to the call, whichever is greater. Call back time is counted as work time. This is an Essential Position, meaning employees can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or interruption.