Boiler Specialist

Overview

Are you looking for full-time year-round employment and want to enjoy 12 paid holidays each year? The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking a Boiler Specialist to work in their Salt Lake City, Utah Correctional Facility.

• Provide training and supervision of inmates in Boiler Operations at a prison facility.
• Ensure inmates are helped to become team-oriented with the goal to enable them to succeed outside of the prison environment.
• Enforce security regulations and perform inmate supervision.

• Experience with Industrial Boilers: Operating and maintaining high-pressure steam and hot water boilers, combustion systems, and high-pressure vessels.
• System Maintenance: Installing and maintaining steam, condensate, and hydronic heating piping, steam traps, and pressure regulators.
• Mechanical Proficiency: Inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing boiler systems, including pump and motor maintenance.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes and Local/State Boiler Codes.

Our dedicated team of professionals ensures public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. We provide maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement.

For additional information about the Utah Department of Corrections please visit the Utah Corrections website.

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• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those with other medical insurance.
• 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those with other dental insurance.
• 2 vision plan options under Eye Med.

• Employees with service credit prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and never in URS have two Tier II options:
  • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of salary (pension and 401(k)).
  • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of salary to a 401(k) plan only.

Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

• Annual leave and sick leave accrue at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
• Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
• We have 12 paid holidays.

• Boiler Operations: Operates and maintains high/low pressure steam, electric, and other boiler types.
• Maintenance & Repair: Troubleshoots problems, performs preventative maintenance on machinery; preference given to candidates with knowledge of evacuating/recharging air conditioning systems.
• Instruction: Teaches inmates principles and techniques of the trade, including adherence to industry and safety standards.
• Electrical/Controls: Performs basic diagnostics on electrical circuits, instrumentation, sensors, and control panels.
• Security: Prepares inmate incident and disciplinary reports and manages inmate movement.

• Experience: 2–5+ years of experience in industrial boiler operation, maintenance, or repair.
• Certifications: Preference for OSHA Safety Certification, NFPA credentials, and EPA 608 Certification.
• Safety Standards: Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures, confined space entry, and hazardous energy control.
• Communication: Ability to speak clearly, listen effectively, and read/interpret blueprints and technical manuals.

• Physical Demands: Requires strenuous physical exertion, including frequent climbing of ladders, lifting objects over 50 pounds, and crouching or crawling in restricted areas.
• Background Check: Selected applicants must undergo a full background investigation, which may include a polygraph.
• Driver License: Subject to Driver Eligibility standards.
• Environmental Risks: Exposure to heat, steam, noise, chemicals, and extreme outdoor weather.