Steam Plant Operator

Company: Johnson Controls
Location: Grand Forks
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Job Details What you will doUnder specific direction, this position oversees the production of, and maintaining of a uniform flow of steam by operating high-pressure boilers and maintaining all equipment in the boiler room.How you will do itOperate, monitor, and maintain a high-pressure gas/oil fired boiler plant along with all associated equipment during a given shift on a 24/7 based schedule to include weekend and holidays.Oversee the boiler automation system to ensure the correct operation of the boilers and all related equipment in the steam plant. Perform duties associated with startup and shutdown of boilers and associated equipment following established procedures in a safe and efficient manner, while maximizing overall plant efficiencyPrepare steam plant daily shift logs, and other required paperwork such as entering data into steam plant spreadsheets, work orders, leave slips, and incident reports. Accurately prepare steam plant data monthly reports for gas and oil usage along with total steam flow and water usage.Assist the Production Supervisor with training of newer staff on safe and efficient plant operation through following proper policies and procedures and overall layout of all associated equipment.Perform duties associated with the Steam Plant water treatment program following established procedures, such as water testing, blowdown control, adding chemicals, softener regeneration in a safe and efficient manner. Preform other water treatment duties as assigned.Assist maintenance staff with cleaning, repair and maintenance of boilers and associated equipment.-- Includes fireside cleaning, waterside cleaning, and boiler tube turbine along with other maintenance duties assigned.Subject to call back to maintain shift coverage and overall plant operation.Selects and lays out required materials per work orders or verbal instructions.Sets up and operates tools and machines incidental to operations.May be required to assist with requisitioning new supplies and equipment.Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.Complies with all company policies and procedures and adhere to company standards.Perform other duties as required.Must be a team player committed to working in a quality environment.What we look forMinimum 1-year experience with high pressure boiler operation and completion of a two-year technical degree or equivalent, or a minimum of four years' experience in the Power Plant environment.Requires knowledge of trade fundamentals sufficient to perform specialized service and repair work.Requires ability to work from drawings, diagrams, sketches, and verbal instructions.Must be physically able to perform basic maintenance tasks to the highest caliber, which includes ability to:-- climb ladders, work in confined spaces, lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., etc.Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays as needed. Subject to callbacks seven day a week, 24 hours a dayRequired to use a variety of hand and power tools or forklift.May be required to possess a valid driver's license.Experience with Wonderware software.Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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