Boiler Operator

Job Brief

Boiler Operator

Position: Boiler Operator

Location: Dugway Proving Ground

Summary: Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment, such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.

Qualifications: 2 years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent work experience.

Purpose of Classification: Service, repair, and maintain boilers for the English Village Shop in accordance with the Dugway Proving Ground PWS.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operate or tend stationary engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, compressors and air-conditioning equipment, in order to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, or pneumatic tools

Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation, in order to ensure that boilers are operating properly

Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing; and take any necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits

Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners

Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels

Fire coal furnaces by hand or with stokers and gas- or oil-fed boilers, using automatic gas feeds or oil pumps

Monitor and inspect equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions, and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely

Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems

Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work

Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations of system and/or industrial processes

Special Knowledge / Skills Required:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

• Ability to read, write and receive written and / or verbal instructions in English

• Must have excellent verbal communication skills for interfacing with military and civilian customers

• Must possess valid State Driver's License

DPG Services JV LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. DPG Services is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please call: .