Boiler Plant Operator - Recruitment and Relocation Incentive Authorized

$30 - $35/Yr

Department of Veterans Affairs - Hot Springs, SD

Full-time

Hot Springs, SD

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

This position is located at the Black Hills VA Health Care System within the Facilities Management service line. The employee will operate the boiler plant that has 4 boilers with a capacity of 55,000 pounds of steam per hour.

Responsibilities

• Use electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls, and zone charts in conjunction with meters, gauges, and DDC computer generated data to determine adjustments or corrections necessary for proper boiler operations or changing load requirements.
• Repair and replace major steam and water piping assemblies.
• Adjust firing controls for the correct air fuel mixture.
• Adjust fuel feeds and air drafts to get the best combustion efficiency by using combustion testing equipment, opacity readings.
• Adjust fuel feeds and the volume and velocity of draft and other firebox variables to achieve maximum combustion efficiency.
• Operate emergency electrical generator to meet plant electrical requirements when the main electrical source is unable to provide power.
• Analyze boiler feed water, boiler water and condensation using standard chemical tests.
• Clean tools, machines, and equipment and keeps work area clean and orderly.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• May serve a probationary period.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to obtain a South Dakota Rural Water License for Basic water treatment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.