Boiler Plant Operator - Altoona, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration
US Veterans Health Administration
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Altoona, United States

1 week ago

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Description

Duties:


Major duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Conduct tests including adjusting, maintaining and repairing boiler safety devices such as flame safeguard systems, pressure switches, pressure differential switches, limit switches, timers, water column safety devices, electric/electronic probes and sensors, steam safety valves and automatic and manual fuel valves used to ensure avert pressure vessel failures and/or furnace explosions.
  • Inspect boiler settings and refractory linings for signs of deterioration and failure due to heat stress.
  • Use manual, automatic, semiautomatic and microprocessor controls to monitor, adjust and controls all phases of boiler plant operations.
  • Use electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic controls, charts, recorders, meters, gauges, and computergenerated data to determine adjustments or corrections necessary for proper boiler operations or changing load requirements.
  • Use tools such as manometers, multimeters, combustion analyzers, test gauges, infrared thermometer and deadweight gauge testers to maintain, calibrate and repair safety devices.
  • Operate, adjust, maintains and repair auxiliary equipment.
  • Adjust fuel feeds, volume and velocity of draft and other firebox variables to maintain combustion efficiencies, prevent unexpected shutdowns and prevent possible furnace explosions.
  • Observe and documents information such as pressures, temperatures, levels to detect signs of system malfunction.
  • Perform preboiler water treatment.
  • Perform mechanical deaeration.
  • Make use of water softeners to remove all hardness and oxygen in the makeup waters.
  • Gathers water samples daily from boilers.
  • Test for various levels of chemicals and concentrations.
  • Treat water to ensure that the boiler operation is consistent with prescribed standards.
  • Test return waters for proper pH levels to reduce corrosion.
  • Maintain and repair domestic pumps and systems located in the Boiler Plant.
  • Maintain and monitor the Veeder Root System for fuel oil capacities and tank leaks.
  • Maintain, monitor and calibrate the carbon monoxide and combustible system.
  • Troubleshoot, perform various checks, tests and adjustments to determine performance, repair and or operation needs.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance using the Medical Center's computer system.
  • Inspect and check machinery and equipment for appearance, cleanliness, excess heat and working condition of moving parts.
  • Lubricate machinery and equipment as necessary.
  • Make minor repairs such as stopping leaks by tightening connections, tightening and replacing belts, repacking or replacing valves, covering and insulating pipe and performing other repairs.
  • Make major repairs of equipment such as rebuilding pumps, air compressors, regulators and motors.
  • Replace piping, repair and refinishes valve seats.
  • Replace steel piping, cut and tread pipe using low grade welding and cutting torches.
  • Replace motor bearings using hydraulic presses.
  • Cutting and solder copper piping.
  • Perform minor, major repairs and replacement of refractory, tile and baffle brick.
  • Rebuild and replacing steam reducing valves.
  • Replace large safety valves.
  • Rebuild, repair or replacing steam traps and heat exchangers and water softeners.
  • Rebuild or replacing steam traps and heat exchangers.
  • Operate the facility's emergency fire pumps and systems according to guidelines.

Work Schedule:
Rotating tours and schedules

Position Description Title/PD#:
Boiler Plant Operator/PD01392A


Physical Requirements:
Subject typically from light to moderate physical effort. Adjustment of valves (opening and closing) and lifting items to a workbench is often required. Occasionally, required to lift over 50 pounds.


Promotion Potential:

The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.

Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.


Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • Subject to a background/suitability investigation
  • Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
  • May serve a probationary period
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications:


To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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EXPERIENCE:A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
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