Utility Plant Operator / Boiler Operator

Summary

Operates, inspects, and performs preventive maintenance and repairs to the Central Utility Plant, ensuring that all work is completed within industrial standards and codes, and Fluor's policies.

Key Accountabilities

• Safety: Ensure the appropriate safety practices are followed. Ensure all certification and training is in accordance with the requirements. Implement safety standards with Fluor and client Safety.
• General Duties (include but not limited to):
  • Perform Operator duties for the Central Utility Plant.
  • Operate equipment including but not limited to boilers, chillers and air compressors.
  • Perform inspections and make necessary adjustments to conform to job specifications and log results.
  • Discern colors for colorimetric testing of water samples and/or reading of color-coded plan instrumentation.
  • Dismantle, move, install, or repair machinery and mechanical equipment.
  • Examine machinery or mechanical equipment; identify reasons for malfunction and complete repairs and/or maintenance.
  • Install, repair, and replace piping and fittings for oil, natural gas, water, steam, compressed air, heating and plumbing lines, and systems for equipment such as steam turbines, air compressors, pumps, and boilers.
  • Install new equipment and systems and repair and maintain current equipment and systems as needed.
  • Prepare boilers and related equipment for state and insurance inspections.
  • Repair and overhaul pumps and heat exchangers; remove and replace coils, and replace valves and associated equipment on steam turbines, steam distribution systems, boilers, and other related systems and equipment.
  • Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
  • Use a computerized maintenance management system.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Experience as Utility Plant Operator
• Education: 2 year BUM degree preferred
• Preferred: MN State Engineer's License First Class "B"
• Would consider an applicant with MN State Engineer's License Second Class "A or B". Must obtain a State Engineer's License First Class "B" within 24 months of date of hire.
• Ability to complete heavy physical labor (pushing, pulling, lifting objects up to 50 lbs.)
• Experienced in monitoring Automated Process Control System (HMI / SCADA)

Skills & Abilities

• Computer Skills (MS Excel, MS Word, Email)
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance according to published guidelines
• Ability to interpret technical manuals
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management principles as related to supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control
• Ability when needed to physically enter boiler steam and water drums, boiler fireboxes and exhaust stacks, cooling towers, and other tight spaces
• Ability to work in elevated locations up to 30 feet
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade
• Must be able to work independently