Boiler Operator
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Job summary
The Boiler Operator reports to the Lead Cogen and operates, monitors, and maintains boiler systems. Duties include maintenance, water testing, safety compliance, recordkeeping, and troubleshooting. The role requires mechanical expertise, dexterity, attention, communication, and reliability.
Min Qualification:
Diploma
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
3 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
DETAILED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Operate Low / high pressure boilers, including starting and shutting down.
2. Monitor boiler operations and react to varying load requirements.
3. Perform constant visual checks, read gauges, and manipulate controls.
4. Assure that various meter readings of pressure and temperature are recorded.
5. Inspect boiler pipes, valves, pumps, and safety devices for leaks and malfunctions.
6. Periodically inspect and adjust control mechanisms.
7. Blow down boiler when conductive solids and impurities exceed specified limits; test high and low pressure safety controls.
8. May supervise daily maintenance on boilers including oil and greasing of stokers, fans, motors, hydraulic / Pneumatic, Various type of Valves operation, Pressure Switch, Safety Valves, etc. If any and other operating mechanisms.
9. Observe fire and safety precautions.
10. May be responsible for chemical makeup of water, testing of water qualities, and checking viscosity of oil, including:
• Adding chemicals to condition boiler water.
• Maintaining a chemical balance in boiler water according to prescribed procedures.
• Performing conductivity, alkalinity, phosphate, silica, sulphate, and other hardness tests.
• Adding chemicals to boilers needed to maintain a good chemical balance.
11. May order gas and oil deliveries.
12. Prepare and maintain records on treatment, oil, gas chemicals consumption, TDS, PPM, PH and steam and hot water production with respect quality of fuel, water, etc.
13. Cooperate and work with State and other inspectors as required.
14. May perform general maintenance duties requiring skills in plumbing, painting or mechanical trades.
15. May investigate and take corrective action for emergency repairs with respect to safety.
ACCOUNTIBILITIES:
• Operate respective production related plants/machines/equipment of respective department.
• Perform routine maintenance of related plants/machines/equipment of respective department to maintain from safety with smooth operation.
• Conduct inspections of related plants/machines/equipment of respective department
QUALIFICATIONS:
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering- Plant or Production Options
EXPERIENCE:
▪ 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
▪ Outstanding experience and expertise in maintenance and installation work on boiler and equipment.
COMPETENCIES:
▪ Effective analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
▪ Team player
▪ Problem solving skills
▪ Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
▪ Ability to work and deliver under pressure
▪ Planning and organizational skills
▪ Can work with minimum supervision with hands on job.
▪ Fast learner
▪ Computer literate- Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Microsoft Project, SAP, AUTOCAD,MATLAB, Various Protocols of Software, etc.
▪ Knowledge of PM, CM, EMERGENCY, etc. type of maintenance with require record for reporting at various level of management will require by Team Leader Engineering.
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