SJS Executives, LLC (SJS) is currently seeking reliable, safety conscious, experienced Boiler Operators (2) to work full time for SJS in New London, CT to help support operations at a Naval Public Works Department.
The pay for this position will be
$48.20/Hr. The benefits will also include 11 paid Federal holidays per year, 56 hours accrued Sick time; and medical, health, dental, vision and life insurance package.
This is a 2nd shift (2pm-10pm) position. No other shifts will be considered at this time.This person will enjoy collaborating with a team and know how to conduct themselves with decorum, as they will be working on a property owned by the United States federal government and interacting with federal employees and service members.
Some of the Responsibilities will include:- Performs installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment ranging in size and complexity from hot water tanks and domestic heating systems to power boilers, complex heating systems and auxiliary equipment.
- Observes and tests systems for malfunctions. Inspects and adjusts thermostats, switches, regulators, fuel cut-off devices, burners, stokers, fuel feed, flame safeguard controls, relays, solenoids, electronic controls, other safety devices and alarm systems.
- Replaces defective burners, pilots, valves, motors, piping, controls, fireboxes, grates, bearings, and oil seals.
- Removes and dismantles burner nozzle, strainer, and orifice assemblies, locates defects, repairs, or replaces parts, reassembles, and installs components, tests, and makes necessary adjustments.
- Service units by cleaning filters, strainers, orifices, ignition electrodes and adjusting dampers.
- Removes soot and fly ash from tubes, chamber ducts, chimneys, and breaching.
- Receives work assignments in the form of written or oral work orders and instructions.
- Responsible for selecting the proper materials, tools, and techniques to complete the work in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with applicable standards.
- Must use all personal protective gear provided including but not limited to hearing protection, hard hats, safety glasses/eye protection, safety hard toed shoes, respiratory protection, fall protection, etc.
Qualifications: - In accordance with federal regulations, possession of a valid Real ID is a requirement for this position.
- Must possess a valid state Driver's license.
- Must possess a valid 1st class operator's license.
- OSHA 10 will be required prior to starting.
- Must have working knowledge of the principles and standard methods of combustion, heat transfer, fuel characteristics, ratios and arrangements of heating surfaces, and the construction and operating characteristics of a wide range of boilers and domestic heating equipment.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of mechanical, electromechanical, and pneumatic principles and a working knowledge of electronics.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of manual, electric, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical boiler, and heating system controls.
- Must have the skill and knowledge to use common hand tools; power tools, stationary equipment, and machine tools, such as, saws, grinders, drill presses, and lathes; and test equipment such as pyrometer, ohmmeters, and flow meters.
- Must have the skill to install, align, adjust, balance and test system components and equipment.
- Must have the ability to apply this broad body of skill and knowledge to the full range of boilers, heating systems and equipment installed, maintained, and repaired.
- Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; please note the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation.
