Duties & Responsibilities
- Monitoring steam boilers and safety devices
- Adjusting boiler controls
- Operating auxiliary equipment and performing routine maintenance
- Following correct boiler operation procedures/established procedures
- Monitoring steam pressure on high pressure steam boilers
- Maintaining boiler plant equipment/maintain high pressure boilers
- Reading pressure gauges
- Ensuring boilers are operating efficiently
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of mechanical equipment and mechanical maintenance
- Adjusting gas controls on natural gas systems
- Replacing worn or damaged boiler system and piping system components, such as defective valves
- Repairing steam engines
- Using safety equipment/following safety procedures
- Fault-finding in electrical systems, mechanical systems, and heating systems
- Using equipment such as air compressors
- Connecting boiler feed water
- Overseeing boiler plant operations and boiler rooms
- Working in physically demanding environments
- Troubleshoot problems and make necessary repairs
- Using recording devices
- Performing regular inspections of ash arresters
- Maintaining accurate records
- Spotting potential issues
Requirements and skills
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Degree/Diploma/Certificate or any related field in boiler operations.
- 2 years and Above work experience working in a gypsum plant or other industrial setting
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and drawings
- Proficiency with computers and software programs used for monitoring and controlling the plant boiler.
