Boiler Operator Trainee

Job Title: Boiler Operator - Trainee

Department: Power Plant

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Job Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Kickstart Your Career as a Boiler Operator – Trainee!
Are you hands-on, mechanically minded, and eager to learn? This is your chance to train on-site with skilled professionals and build a career in power plant operations. You’ll gain real-world experience keeping critical systems running smoothly.

About Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth:

Established in 1858 in Kansas, the Sisters of Charity live their mission in the spirit of their founders, St. Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac, and Mother Xavier Ross. The Sisters, as Gospel-centered women, share a tradition of responding to the needs of the time, ministering to the vulnerable and marginalized, and caring for the fragile Earth. They share their mission in partnership and collaboration with those committed to working for peace and justice.

Job Summary:

Responsible for monitoring and operating equipment in a power plant that generates medium-pressure steam and chilled water. Supports safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations under the direction of senior staff.

On-site training provided. Full-time, hourly (Non-Exempt) position, day shift, rotating weekends required. Offers generous time-off policy and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Duties:

• Operates boilers, generators, and auxiliary equipment at the power plant and associated buildings. Monitors the control board and regulates equipment according to procedures and readings from instruments.
• Ensures the safe operation and maintenance of campus equipment, including medium-pressure steam boilers, mechanical chillers, cooling towers, HVAC systems, emergency power generators, and related mechanical equipment.
• Adjusts gauges and dials, records temperatures, and monitors output; performs maintenance as needed.
• Records meter readings accurately; requires basic math skills and legible handwriting.
• Troubleshoots and performs mechanical repairs on related equipment.
• Reads and interprets shop drawings, blueprints, equipment manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Uses test equipment for repair or diagnostic purposes on plant equipment.
• Operates hand tools and specialized tools required for maintenance and repairs.
• Uses BAS and CMMS systems to monitor work orders and equipment status.
• Monitors weather conditions and forecasts to adjust heating or cooling loads as needed.
• Communicates effectively with managers and other operators regarding changes or issues in plant operations.
• Responds to office and cell phone service calls and emergencies on campus promptly and coordinates additional personnel as needed.
• Keeps accurate records of work requests, including caller information, issue description, and actions taken.
• Maintains a clean and safe plant environment at all times.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school certification in HVAC, electrical, or mechanical equipment preferred.
• Six months to one year of experience with boilers and HVAC systems preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, equipment manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of medium-pressure boilers, HVAC equipment, and related mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with electrical, pneumatic, and computer controls for boilers, CMMS, and HVAC systems.
• Understanding of relevant mechanical and electrical systems.
• Awareness of occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to use hand tools and specialized equipment for maintenance and repair.
• Proficiency with computer equipment for equipment monitoring and control.
• Ability to work around high-voltage equipment and high-pressure piping.
• Ability to read meters and gauges and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to detect operational defects and report them to management.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work with high-voltage equipment and high-pressure piping.
• Frequently bends, stoops, reaches, climbs, or stands for extended periods.
• Must be able to move heavy objects and carry tools that weigh 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to climb on ladders and equipment that are of considerable height.

Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to hazardous work environments, including tanks and boiler drums.
• Required to enter spaces that may be damp, poorly lit, or poorly ventilated.
• May encounter unpleasant fumes, odors, toxic chemicals, and fuels that could cause burns.
• Constant exposure to high temperatures, high-pressure systems, and high-speed rotating equipment.
• Potential exposure to cutting, grinding, or welding operations that could cause burns or eye injuries.
• Work may involve extreme temperature variations in all seasons.

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