Boiler Operator

Boiler Operator - Job Summary: The incumbent is responsible for providing steam for the Plant. The person in this position will be required to work on a shift basis.

CGA Ltd

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Suitably qualified persons are encouraged to apply for the following position

Boiler Operator

Job Summary: The incumbent is responsible for providing steam for the Plant. The person in this position will be required to work on a shift basis.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

Operations

• Start up the boiler daily.
• Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters and charts registering various aspects of the boiler operation.
• Activate valves to maintain required amount of water in boilers, adjust supplies of combustion air and control the flow of fuel into burners.
• Monitor boiler water, chemicals and fuel levels and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
• Monitor and inspect equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety, devices and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely.
• Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance and safety activities including test results, instrument readings and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
• Clean and lubricate boilers and auxiliary equipment mechanically and electrically.
• Maintain the Total Dissolve Solids (TDS) range.
• Blow down the bottom of the boiler to get rid of the solids.
• Ensure that only soft water goes into the boiler and switch Water softener every 12 hours.
• Report findings to Maintenance Supervisor Daily.
• Regenerate the softener quality of the water every 12 hours.
• Perform repairs to Boiler.
• Ensure that there is an adequate supply of chemicals (LB85L and 5505L) to dissolve the solids in the boiler.
• Record Boiler readings in the daily report sheet

Quality Control

• Test the water quality or arrange for testing and take the necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits
• Ensure that there is an adequate supply of chemicals (LB85L and 5505L) to dissolve the solids in the boiler.

Perform all other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Boiler training course Certificate.
• Basic knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• CXC Qualification in Mathematics and English Language.  

Closing date for the receipt of all applications should be no later than Friday 14^th August, 2020

The Company expresses its appreciation to all applicants who have shown an interest but advises that only those deemed suitable will be shortlisted.