Boiler Plant Operator - Fayetteville, NC

Job Title: Boiler Plant Operator

Specialty: Boiler Plant Operations / High-Pressure Steam & Auxiliary Plant Systems

Site: Fayetteville VA Medical Center

location: 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301

Duration: 1 year contract with the possibility of extension

Shift Schedule: 24/7 coverage, 28-day 12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights, weekends/holidays included)

How many shifts needed per month: 14 twelve-hour shifts per operator per 28-day cycle

Credentialing / Onboarding time: 6 to 8 weeks

License: NC High-Pressure Stationary Engineer Certification Class 1 required (state-recognized equivalent accepted). Not open to any-state license.

Certifications: OSHA 10-Hour Safety, LOTO, Confined Space Entry, Water Treatment training (preferred)

Education: High school diploma/GED with completion of state training.

Experience needed: Minimum 3 5 years direct, hands-on experience operating high-pressure industrial or commercial steam boiler systems.

Special Skills

• Boiler controls, BMS, feedwater, pumps, compressors, and fuel systems

• BMS/SCADA monitoring, combustion controls, and safety systems

• Boiler water testing, chemical dosing, and blowdown

• Ability to read blueprints, P&IDs, and electrical schematics

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in confined, elevated, hot, and noisy environments

• Knowledge of OSHA, NC boiler codes, and environmental requirements

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boilers, feedwater, pumps, compressors, fuel, and water treatment systems.

• Monitor BMS/SCADA, gauges, combustion indicators, and safety devices; adjust controls as needed.

• Test boiler/feedwater chemistry, adjust chemical dosing, and perform blowdown.

• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs; escalate complex issues.

• Follow LOTO procedures and prepare equipment for maintenance or inspection.

• Maintain accurate shift logs for operating conditions, water quality, fuel use, and maintenance.

• Immediately report safety, equipment, or environmental issues; escalate major incidents within 15 minutes.

• Respond to alarms and maintain safe, compliant 24/7 plant operations.

Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.