Boiler Plant Operators Engineering Service

Boiler Plant Operators for Engineering Service

We are hiring a Boiler Plant Operator for Engineering Service for one of our clients in Palo Alto, CA 94304
. Place of Performance:
Government facility.

• VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, 3801 Miranda Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304
• 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
• 4951 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550

• The high‑pressure boiler plant is a complex system with many components and auxiliary equipment that are monitored and used as a basis for judgments and operating decisions. Boiler plant operators operate auxiliary equipment, including but not limited to, electric/electronic drive feed‑water pumps, condensate transfer pumps, de‑soldering feed‑water heater, condensate holding tank, duplex condensate pumps, duplex water softener, fuel oil pumps, blow‑down tank, air compressors, air dryer, reverse osmosis system, emergency generator, combustion controls, burner management controls, flow meters, gauges, thermometers, oxygen meters, steam, and oil pressure regulators, sump pumps, microprocessor controls, and electronic recorders.
  
  The boiler plant capacity is from 5,000 to 35,000 pounds per hour.
• The types of boilers in the VAPAHCS inventory are both fire tube and water tube. Boilers are fueled by natural gas, fuel oil, or a combination. Operators run the steam boilers under constant attention to maintain efficiency and control combustion pollutants, complying with local air pollution laws or regulations.
• VAPAHCS operates three Nebraska boilers rated for 35,000 lbs./hour at Palo Alto, three Nebraska boilers rated for 20,000 lbs./hour at Menlo Park, and three Unilux water‑tube boilers rated for 5,000 psi h operator is cross‑trained on all three types so they can perform operating shifts at all divisions.
• The operator is responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs of plant equipment in a clean, safe environment. They have practical knowledge of electronics and ability to use theoretical concepts to solve operating or repair problems on custom systems. Operators troubleshoot and maintain single‑ and multi‑fuel power boilers andNeu auxiliary and pollution control equipment.
• Ongoing advancements in electronic controls and computerization have increased the need for operators to be familiar with retimed electronic controls and computerized equipment monitoring for various utility systems.

• Operators must be proficient in using tools and testing devices such as hand tools, multimeter, and electrical power tools. Work is spot‑checked for adherence to policies, quantity, and quality.
• Operators decide to add or secure boilers based on division heating requirements, maintaining equipment at the highest cost effectiveness and efficiency.
• They maintain steam pressure at the minimum necessary for proper plant operation and connected loads.
• Ops support steam conservation programs, focusing on maintaining steam traps, condensate pumps, and integrity of piping systems and insulation.
• They carry the required steam load‑shedding plan during emergencies to reduce steam‑generating capability whileazzjoni avoid compromising safety.
• The operator uses and tests electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls with meters, gauges, and computerated data to determine needed—incomplete, corrections. { // skilly> command condition
• They operate supplemental equipment such as pumps, fans, compressors, feed‑water heaters, and water softeners.
• The operator performs operational maintenance and repairs of limited to moderate complexity on mechanical parts and may be required for basic electrical repairs. They may operate emergency generators.

• All operators are trained and able to operate all boilers at all three geographically separate locations. They must continuously monitor and may not leave the plant during their shift.
• Each operator may be the "Operator in Charge" of any of the three independent plants.
• While routine schedules are common, they are required to serve as an independent operator during night shift, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis, 75‑80% of shift assignments.
• حدثs unsupervised tasks include…