
Combustion and Controls / Boiler Technician
- Richmond, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life & Disability
- Supplemental Ins.
- 401k
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints
- Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines
- Reads dials of temperature, pressure, and ampere gauges and meters to detect malfunctions and ensure specified operation of equipment.
- Tests electrical system to determine voltage, using voltage meter.
- Records temperature, pressure, water levels, fuel consumption, and other data at specified intervals in logbook.
- Observes pressure, temperature, and draft meters on panel to verify specified operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators, stoker, pulverizer, and burners.
- Turns valves and adjusts controls to set specified fuel feed, draft openings, water level, and steam pressure of boiler
- Observes boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and makes repairs, such as changing burners and tightening pipes and fittings.
- May test boiler feed water, using specified chemicals.
- May maintain log of meter and gauge readings and record data, such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
- Operates automatically fired boilers to generate steam that supplies heat or power for buildings or industrial processes: Lights gas- or oil-fed burners, using torch.
- May be designated according to fuel burned, type of boilers, or class of license required.
- Troubleshoots malfunctions in electrical circuits as necessary. Inspects wiring, checks connections and power sources, and logs repair needs.
- Understand basic one pipe, and two pipe steam systems and hydronic systems.
- Installs and maintains motors, wiring, and all electrical equipment including control work for lighting, motors, and instrumentation.
- Follows all safety rules and procedures and operates electrical equipment in accordance with established safety regulations and department policies.
- Assist in taking on supplies and equipment.
- Apprentices shall perform all duties listed above under the guidance of a journeyman mechanic combined with on-the-job training and any additional schooling as required.
- High school education/G.E.D. with schooling in trade industry.
- At least 5 years of experience in the burner/boiler industry (licensing preferred).
- Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving vessel maintenance.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one setting to members of management and fellow employees.
- Ability to write legibly for form completion.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards/requirements.
- Ability to meet and maintain all qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards/requirements.
- Compliance with all personnel policies and practices.
- Ability to comprehend and carry out safety sensitive duties according to company policies, procedures and safe work practices.
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