Boiler Operator 12 TPH (OIL EXTRACTION& REFINERY)

Job Description:

Boiler operators perform a range of tasks involved in day-to-day operation and maintenance of boilers. They ensure appropriate fuel delivery to keep the boiler working. Operators devote significant time to monitoring meters and gauges to maintain fuel, chemical and water levels, adjusting the levels as necessary. Additional tasks include maintenance and repairs.

While a high school diploma suffices for some boiler operator jobs, if you have a complex system, your boiler operator job description should include additional educational or training requirements. Find out if your location requires a specific type of licensing or certification so you can include it in your job description.

A boiler operator must possess the physical stamina and manual dexterity to properly perform all tasks. Attention to detail is also essential, as the operator must monitor equipment and quickly identify potential safety issues. Our boiler operator job description template below includes further key characteristics.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal and continuous operation of mechanical systems by performing routine inspections and maintenance, monitoring metering equipment and adjusting levels as necessary
• Maintain systems by scheduling regular inspections, cleanings, filter replacement and all other tasks necessary to keep all components performing optimally; identify and repair or replace malfunctioning components
• Ensure safety by monitoring safety equipment, identifying potential issues and taking appropriate steps to suspend operations and repair the problem
• Perform necessary repairs and replacements, obtain replacement parts and upgrade components as needed while staying within the budget
• Supervise team of assistant operators and mechanics by delegating repair, maintenance and monitoring tasks, scheduling jobs, providing appropriate instruction and giving constructive feedback on performance
• Study to keep current on knowledge of all applicable safety laws and regulations in order to ensure full compliance at all times
• Create and enter properly documented records of inspections, maintenance routines and repairs
• Sustain up-to-date knowledge of developments in relevant technology and make recommendations for overhauls and upgrades