Boiler Operator

Position: Boiler Operator Greater
Job Title:

Boiler Operator / Steam Boiler Operator Working time:
Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm

Job Location:

Greater London (currently split between AM in KCL building in SE5 and PM in KCL building located near Guy's hospital, SE1) Mechanical maintenance Engineer or Operator with ideally steam systems experience.

The Boiler Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of steam boilers and associated equipment. The role includes monitoring boiler performance, maintaining correct steam pressure and water levels, carrying out routine inspections, identifying faults, and ensuring all equipment is operated in accordance with safety procedures and applicable regulations. Operate and monitor steam boilers, burners, feedwater systems, pumps, valves, and associated equipment.

Start up and shut down boilers safely in accordance with approved operating procedures. Monitor steam pressure, temperature, water level, fuel supply, combustion conditions, and other operating parameters. Maintain the required steam pressure and supply to production or facility systems. Conduct routine boiler-room inspections and record operating readings in logbooks or electronic systems. Test boiler water and assist with water treatment to maintain required water-quality standards.

Carry out boiler blowdown at specified intervals and according to operating procedures. Check safety devices, alarms, gauges, controls, valves, and interlocks for correct operation. Identify abnormal conditions, leaks, unusual noises, excessive vibration, pressure fluctuations, and other equipment problems. Report defects promptly and assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and repairs. Perform routine operator maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and housekeeping activities. Respond appropriately to boiler alarms, trips, loss of water, pressure problems, and other emergencies.

Isolate equipment safely before maintenance work and follow lockout/tagout or equivalent isolation procedures. Ensure the boiler house and surrounding work areas are kept clean, organised, and free from hazards. Follow company health, safety, environmental, and permit-to-work procedures. Support statutory inspections, servicing, testing, and certification of boilers and pressure systems. Carry out other related duties assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications and

Experience:

BOAS preferable City and Guild Boiler operator training preferable Technical or vocational qualification in mechanical, electrical, boiler operations, or a related discipline is preferred. Previous experience operating industrial steam boilers is preferred. Good understanding of occupational health and safety requirements. Ability to maintain accurate operational records. Strong safety awareness Mechanical aptitude Good communication and teamwork Our mechanical engineering expertise and solutions include:

Plantroom installations & maintenance (including full plantroom installs) Boiler house maintenance All pipework fabrication (onsite and off site): copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, etc Pipework & heat exchangers: heat exchange piping systems, PHEX, calorifiers supply and installation HVAC: AHU and chiller installations HTHW, MTHW and LTHW systems installations and repairs Motors and pumps installations and servicing Specialist works:
Class 1 coded welding, pipework modifications Manufacturing of calorifier shells Compliance support: water hygiene remediation; PSSR Thermal insulation Scaffolding If you are looking for a new perm job, please feel free to call Dan on  or email your up to date CV Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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