Boiler Plant Operator

Boiler Plant Operator The incumbent is responsible for daily operation, repairs, and maintenance of three boilers with a capacity of 10,000 pounds of steam per hour per boiler and associated equipment. This is an open-continuous announcement. Positions will be filled as they become available. The first cut-off date to consider applications for referral to the selecting official will be March 6, 2026, the remaining cut-off dates will be at 2-week intervals.This job is open to:The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL): Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.Major duties include but are not limited to:Operates three boilers with a capacity of 10,000 pounds of steam per hour per boiler.Monitors and records hourly readings on three boilers fired on natural gas and # 2 diesel fuel power boilers and auxiliary equipment with manual or automatic controls to produce saturated steam.Lights off, operates, secures, and maintains three boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment, heat exchangers, pumps, fuel pressure, control valves, fuel strainers, relief valves, water softeners, and other similar equipment.Regulates fuel feed and water levels and maintains required steam pressure and temperatures.Replenishes chemical feed tanks and monitor make up feed water conditioning equipment to control or remove impurities and entrapped gases.The boiler operator conducts chemical testing daily on the boilers and makes the required adjustment to maintain the boilers and condensate in chemical range.Operates the boiler plants three 10,000 pounds of steam per hour boilers fired with natural gas and # 2 diesel to produce steam required to meet challenging load demands.The operators maintain efficient combustion levels and ensure compliance with air pollution laws and regulations.The operators use Fireye control system, gauges, and computer generated data and graphics to determine adjustments or corrections necessary for proper boiler operations or changing load requirements.The operator must achieve maximum combustion efficiency with changing load demands or variations in fuel quality.Operates emergency electrical generators to meet plant electrical requirements when the main electrical source is unable to provide the necessary power.Responds to Fire and Medical gas alarms, dispatches appropriate emergency responders.The Boiler Plant Operator will conduct semi-annual safety device testing to the boilers and associated equipment in accordance to the VHA Directive 2008-062.Works using independent judgment and decisions in performing boiler plant operations and maintenance work.The boiler plant operator prepares the boiler for annual inspections, boiler tuning to verify proper boiler emissions.The Operator will perform refractory repair identified by the boiler inspection including throat tile, refractory surfaces and internal baffles.The Boiler Operator performs other maintenance and repairs including all preventive maintenance to all boilers, DA tank, pumps and valves.Replace mechanical seals and packing to pumps and valves.Performs other duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Training 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday, then hours will vary 24/7 including weekend and holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD30405A Recruitment Relocation Incentive: May be authorized to highly qualified candidate. In the announcement. Physical Requirements: Frequently work in confined areas in and around boilers. Requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. Frequently lift and carry boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted. Occasionally, and with assistance, carries items weighing over 40 pounds. Mainly works indoors, but occasionally work outside for short periods of time. Subject to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating machinery, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil and fumes. Subject to cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment and burns from acids, caustics, hot water, steam and contact with boilers. Work on catwalks and ladders.Conditions of employment:You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this jobSubject to a background/suitability investigationSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959Pre-employment physical requiredA complete application package; including Resume, Transcripts, etc. is requiredSelected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.There is no educational substitute for this grade level.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title, Duties (be as detailed as possible), Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008), Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week), Salary/Rank etc., Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held, References, current or recent supervisor. Do not include the following types of information in your resume: Classified or Government sensitive information, Social Security Number (SSN), Photos of yourself, Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. The experience stated in your resume must support your assessment responses.