Boiler Tech

The Boiler Technician 1 is the highest position in the Boiler Technician Training Program, which is designed to develop highly skilled employees responsible for factory power generation through the safe and efficient operation of boiler and turbine equipment. Successful applicants will be placed initially at the level of Boiler Technician
3. Employees may then advance in the Program to Boiler Technician 2 and Boiler Technician 1 based on training, skills, successful job performance, and completion of related assessments and license requirements.

License

Required:

• Minimum of MN Boiler 1-A license

Job Requirements:

PRE-HIRE QUALIFICATIONS :

MN Boiler 1-A license and successful industrial work experience as a Boiler Operator High School Diploma or GED certificate is required

Must pass pre-hire mechanical aptitude test and basic skills tests in reading and math Individuals are required to submit to and successfully pass a Safety Screen that evaluates their ability to safely execute duties and tasks of this position.

Must be able to reference, read and understand how to use SDS information.

Must be able to obtain forklift certification.

Boiler Technician 3 Major Duties:

MN Boiler 1-A license required

Operates boiler(s) and turbine generator(s), makes necessary changes to the operation as needed/required to ensure operations conform to ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) and NBIC (National Board Inspection standards

Operates boiler feedwater pumps, fans, and turbine

Performs turbine generator rounds & weekly testing/routines

Operates & maintain chemical treatment systems and water softeners

Enters coal & water chemistry log information into Labvantage Completes environmental rounds & signs environmental report

Switches feed water pumps

Operates the steam turbine(s)
Cleans the turbine/generator room Completes SOP reading assignments as scheduled

Operates the Reducing stations

Other duties as assigned and works overtime as required.

Boiler Technician 2 Major Duties:

Responsible for all Boiler Technician 3 duties

Responsible for startup and shutdown of the boilers and turbine(s)
Understands how to by-pass the turbine generator if/when needed

Understands how to switch turbine operation as needed

Understands how to maximize and optimize boiler efficiency

Provides effective leadership on the shift

Other duties as assigned and works overtime as required

Boiler Technician 1 Major Duties:

MN Boiler Chief A license required

Responsible for all Boiler Technician 2 and 3 duties

Oversees all shift activities relative to the operation of the boiler(s), turbine, generator, and associated equipment

Responsible for all boiler personnel job assignments on shift; duties include but are not limited to: ash pulling, coal operation, cleaning, maintenance activities…etc.

Operates all boiler house equipment within conditions

Provides leadership and development to lower-level boiler techs, serves as mentor

Responsible for creating maintenance notifications

Oversees and performs maintenance activities

Monitors boiler, turbine generators and electrostatic precipitators to ensure optimum safe operation.

Reads the operating board and gauges, explains the use and meaning of all boiler house and turbine generator related equipment and appurtenance

Monitors and operates boilers and turbine generators through computerized control systems regarding fuel air ratio, etc.

Responsible for start-up and shutdown of the boiler(s) and turbine(s); and warm-up, start-up, operation, emergency procedures, and shutdown of the soot blowers

Completes all logs, checklists, etc., required to document boiler operation

Explains actions to be taken in the event of an emergency or shutdown

Responsible for the daily/weekly cleaning list, preparation for factory audits…