Boiler Operator

Amentum is seeking a Boiler Mechanic to join our operations & maintenance team in Hillsboro, OR.

• Diagnose, repair, and perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance on boiler systems: hydronic, hot water heaters, steam HVAC systems and associated equipment.
• Maintain boiler systems in accordance with provisions of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Boiler systems may include steam, hydronic, hot water heaters, along with other types of heating systems, pumps, forced air furnaces, air handlers.
• Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot and repair station boilers and associated systems, heat exchangers, pumps, controls, air handlers, commercial steam kitchens, and zone valves in all buildings.
• Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot and repair circulating pumps, back‑up pumps, heat exchangers, strainers, valves, expansion tanks, air separators, unit heaters, heating coils and system controls to assure adequate operations.
• Inspect all glycol and steam lines for damage.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with the preventive maintenance program.
• Monitor, regulate and repair fuel lines and air adjustments for the boilers.
• Monitor, repair and maintain boiler control systems.
• Commission and startup new equipment.
• Submit reports as required by supervisor.
• Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved.
• Advise supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements.
• Accomplish tasking working from Job Plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed.
• Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weather.
• Proactively identify any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively.
• Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking.
• Learn and use computer‑based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications.
• Comply with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Other duties as required.

High School diploma or GED. Minimum 4 years’ experience in boiler operation and complete hydronic and steam HVAC systems maintenance and repair. Documented experience in construction, repair, and/or maintenance of commercial, residential, and/or industrial facilities’ boiler systems. Oregon Boiler License.

• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, diagrams, maintenance manual and manufacturer’s troubleshooting guides to accomplish tasking.
• Experienced developing written work plans, job hazard analysis, and job safety analysis related to the work activities under a permit to work system.
• Proficient in LOTO procedures for various tasking.
• Proficient in confined space safety protocols.
• Proficient in risk assessment and determination of PPE appropriate to specific tasking.
• Knowledgeable of limits of PPE and proper maintenance of PPE.
• Familiar with fall protection and respirator use.
• Competent analyzing situations and making technical and safety decisions based on specifications and applicable codes and manufacturer guidelines.
• Solid decision‑making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer‑based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications.

• Certificate in Steam Boiler Operation/Maintenance ASSE 19210 hydronic Heating & Cooling Certificate.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management.

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.
• This position requires a valid Driver’s License.
• This position does not include…