Boiler Plant Operator
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Job Location:
Canandaigua, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 28 - 32
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The Finger Lakes Healthcare System has 1 vacancy for a Boiler Plant Operator at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center in the Engineering Service. Incumbent is assigned to the operations maintenance and repair of a state-of-the-art combination natural gas/fuel oil/biomass steam generation plant with electrical cogeneration and reverse osmosis and water softening plant where steam is generated for heat sterilization cooling and heating of hot water.
Major duties include but are not limited to:
- Independently lights off (ignites) operates secures and maintains power to boilers associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment without other higher graded operators present to ensure continuous supply of steam to the medical center using proper procedures to inspect operate and maintain the steam distribution system throughout the boiler plant; and maintain production of steam.
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all boiler plant equipment and maintains constant observation of all auxiliary equipment such as pumps sump pumps fans chemical treatment feeders condensate return equipment and soft water systems.
- Makes decisions on type of fuel to use to maintain efficiency of operation.
- Plant operators are required to work alone and are placed in charge of a complete utilitys generation plant.
- Maintains daily log sheets and operates checks and performs preventive maintenance on three (3) natural gas/fuel oil boilers at 724 HP ea. And two (2) biomass boilers of 289 HP ea. and a water softening system as well as a RO system.
- Multi-fuel operation requiring pollution control equipment and attendant decision-making requirements adds to the complexity.
- May decide to shut down a malfunctioning boiler or other equipment and fire up another boiler or attempt to bypass the trouble until the problem can be fixed.
- Responsibility to determine what work must be done to correct the malfunction and has the authority to approve overtime or to call in off-duty maintenance personnel. Maintenance of utilities to the facility is a critical function.
- Performs maintenance and repairs of the medical center complex station wide on assigned shift.
- When Operators support medical center maintenance and repairs they must determine if appropriate plumbing electrical air conditioning medical equipment repair construction/maintenance mechanical and general maintenance can be made based upon the knowledge and skills of the Operator.
- In support of the biomass portion of the plant incumbent will be required to supervise wood chip unloading and inspect adjust and repair storage facilities and material handling conveyors ash disposal mechanisms and electrostatic precipitators for pollution control.
- Operator on shift will test and analyze boiler water for; hardness alkalinity phosphate dissolved solids sulfite neutralizing amine PH and other required testing.
- Operator is continuously responsible for checking the power control panels and instrumentation panels which record the operation of the boilers steam flow oxygen furnace low water control burner controls fuel selection purge ignition shift alarms tests low water etc. and for making necessary adjustments based upon their knowledge and properly documenting those changes.
- The incumbent will operate all equipment in a manner that is safe and meets operating requirements for efficient operations.
- Maintains a work site that is clean neat and painted to meet good housekeeping practices.
Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD07820A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: A relocation/recruitment incentive may be available for highly qualified applicants.
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; including Resume Transcripts etc. is required
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- 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.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
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.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: Operator is required to work from ladders scaffolding platforms and elevated catwalks. Work requires standing reaching bending climbing lifting and stooping as the work site dictates. Work may be at or above ground level. Lifting carrying and handling material up to 100 lb. (unassisted if on shift alone) may be required. Operators frequently work in confined areas in and around boilers and support equipment.
Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside in all kinds of weather. Inside conditions may be hot and noisy. Operator is exposed to possible scalds gas oil or sulfuric fumes chemical poisoning acid burns cuts burns bruises and broken bones which may result from accidents while working around machinery and equipment. Due to the equipment involved and the operator working alone the operator must be alert at all times. Must wear the prescribed uniform at all times as well as prescribed safety clothing and equipment. Must adhere to required personal protective equipment (PPE) for protection against hazards such as electrical voltage fumes mists airborne contaminants chemical or aerosol exposure.
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
Additional information
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) for more information.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- Basic Math
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Ammonia Refrigeration
- Assembly Experience
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Refrigeration
- Boiler
- Hazmat
- Troubleshooting
