Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $25-$30

Forte Human Capital, Inc. is seeking a Boiler Plant Operator to join our team at the Department of Veterans Affairs Hot Springs VA Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boilers fired by #2 ultra-low sulfur fuel oil to produce saturated or superheated steam, ensuring compliance with air emission laws and regulations.
• Monitor and adjust electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls, using meters, gauges, and DDC computer-generated data to optimize boiler performance.
• Analyze combustion efficiency using testing equipment and adjust air-fuel mixtures, fuel feeds, and draft levels to meet varying load demands.
• Perform routine inspections, repairs, and maintenance on boilers, burners, reverse osmosis units, feed water pumps, and other plant equipment.
• Operate emergency electrical generators during power outages to sustain plant operations.
• Analyze boiler water, feed water, and condensate using standard chemical tests, determining appropriate treatment to control chemical concentrations and impurities.
• Test and monitor domestic water supplies, ensuring a steady supply of treated hard and soft water. Operate and maintain water pumps, softeners, and chlorinators.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all safety protocols and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Work rotating shifts to ensure 24/7 plant operations, with shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota Rural Water License for basic water treatment.
• Demonstrated experience in boiler plant operations, including maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans and procedures for fuel oil management.
• Familiarity with chlorine systems and dosing for potable water disinfection.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Forte Human Capital, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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