Boiler & Pressure System Mechanic II

Job Description

• Perform journey-level boiler technician work including troubleshooting, installation, operations/operator duties, and maintenance and repair of hot water boilers, low-pressure steam boilers, thermal fluid systems, and medium pressure steam generating equipment (including ASME Section I steam boilers), low NOx burners, and related systems and components; this includes combustion tuning, Burner Management System programming, and steam boiler water treatment testing.
• Install, operate, maintain, and repair a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment using materials, power tools, hand tools, and specialty tools applicable to the trade.
• Provide effective customer service and communication to interact effectively with a multi-disciplinary team, including peers, supervisors, customers, Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) technicians, and other crafts personnel.
• Analyze complex data and prepare logs (boiler and water treatment), standard reports, permit requirements, deficiency forms, and preventive maintenance work requests.
• Use a computer and hand-held electronic device for completing daily work orders, time reporting, and web-based training.
• Work scheduled and emergency overtime.
• Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Completion of an apprenticeship training program and/or significant equivalent journey-to-advanced-level experience working with commercial packaged hot water and steam boilers, as well as low and high-pressure steam systems.
• Intermediate to advanced skills, knowledge, and experience related to troubleshooting, operating and maintaining steam boilers, hot water boilers, thermal fluid heaters, and related systems (e.g., expansion tanks, pumps, valves, water treatment, PLC-based burner management systems, and electrical components), including basic electrical knowledge for AC and DC circuits.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and instruments of the trade such as combustion analyzer, manometer, electrical metering, and circuit testing equipment, as well as experience using water treatment testing equipment.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to interact with a multidisciplinary workforce and customer base, and ability to work independently as well as in a cross-functional team.
• Ability to become medically qualified to wear respiratory and other protective equipment and perform moderate work while wearing full-face or half-mask respirators.
• Experience applying and following state and federal safety regulations and demonstrated ability to obtain and maintain required training and certifications, including Competent Worker or equivalent qualifications.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills with hand-held electronic devices necessary to complete work orders, time reporting, and web-based training.
• Valid California driver's license and ability to work scheduled, on-call, and emergency overtime.

Pay Range

$50.47 - $61.34 hourly

This position is under a Collective Bargaining Agreement and step structure. Step placement will be determined after your qualifications are fully assessed during the interview process.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates. The role requires full-time, on-site presence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.