Chiller Boiler Tender

General Summary

Operates, maintains and repairs an operational engineering plant which provides a facility with such services as heat, air-conditioning, steam, and emergency power. Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment. Operates one or more boilers, chillers, generators and associated equipment to produce steam, chilled water and electrical power for the facility.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Observes and interprets reading on gauges and meters which register various aspects of boiler operations and the Central Energy Plant (CEP) Operations.
• Adjusting controls to ensure safe and efficient operations of the plant that meets the demands for the utilities provided.
• Logs the various aspects of the system's operation, keeping the boilers, chillers, machinery and other system equipment in good working order.
• Maintains the log, in which various aspects of plant operations are recorded.
• Required to be skilled in the repair of rotating machinery, steam systems, compressed gases and water treatment systems, (i.e., clean, oil, repair or assist in repairs to plant equipment).
• Must be fully knowledgeable of the required actions in the event of the loss of any of the regularly supplied utilities services.
• Treatment of cooling tower and boiler water with chemicals and analyze the water for such things as acidity, conductivity, hardness, biological growth and alkalinity.
• Maintain the general cleanliness and appearance of the Plant.
• Must be knowledgeable in troubleshooting, disassembling, tube cleaning and reassembling of industrial sized boilers and chillers.
• Assists others as part of the maintenance team as required and performs other duties assigned according to personal qualifications.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Experience And Skill Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software programs to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook required.
• Experience with a Facility Computerized Maintenance Management System software (CMMS) highly desired.
• High School Graduate, technical or trade school certificate in related field desired.
• Previous experience in operating and maintaining industrial sized boilers, chillers and associated equipment.
• Shall possess a current Stationary Engineer's license from a city, state, or nationally recognized entity or obtain within 2 years of employment for high pressure steam plant operation.
  
  

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
  
  

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.