Boiler Plant Operator

pstrongCoho Technology Solutions /strongis seeking a strongBoiler Plant Operator/strong who will independently provide support to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the execution of NAVFAC Washington’s broad and diverse mission of facilitating inter-governmental operational requirements. This position will provide boiler plant operator labor support to various locations within the NAVFAC Washington Area of Responsibility performing various tasks/services outlines below. strongThis role is a 2nd shift position/strong. 2nd shift is from 2:00pm - 10:00pm Monday to Friday or Wednesday to Sunday.nbsp;/p pstrongHiring location NSA Bethesda, MD./strong/p pstrongResponsibilities /strongem(include but are not limited to)/emstrong:/strong/p ul liOperates all equipment in a boiler plant to produce and control the amount of steam necessary to meet demands. These demands are significantly affected by the large amounts of steam or high pressure temperature water provide by the boiler plant./li liIgnites fires, puts boilers in service, and closes down boilers./li liPeriodically makes rounds of the plant to visually check equipment to see that is operating properly./li liMaintains constant observation of flow meters and charts to determine how much steam is being produced, whether it is meeting or exceeding demands, how much fuel is being used, etc./li liFires up to take boilers off the line./li liDetermines whether to up or lower fires in boilers, whether to use pressure reducing valves, whether water pumps should be started or stopped and for how long./li liAdjusts firing controls, fuel feeds, and air drafts for best combustion efficiency./li liOperates numerous auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, water heaters, fans, and de-aerating equipment./li liCollects samples of boiler water, performs prescribed tests, and determines amount of chemicals to be fed into boilers for treatment of water and control of corrosion and chemical concentrations./li liMaintains constant observation for defects in the system. In the event problems arise, either repairs malfunctions or notifies the supervisor./li liFollows standard emergency procedures until trouble can be corrected./li liMaintains logs, records, and other plant data as required./li liPerforms routine operational maintenance, e.g., cleans burners, oils and grease moving parts, packs valves and pumps, cleans oil strainers, etc./li liMay be required to locate and repair limited electrical problems in oil burning controls, safety devices, etc./li liOperates various types of air conditioning and cooling systems./li liStarts stops and adjusts equipment./li liRegulates refrigerant, water temperatures and pressures by manipulating appropriate switches, rheostats, valves and levers./li liTours the plant making minor repairs, oiling and greasing equipment, thawing frozen valves, replacing fuses and defective recording devices./li liMaintains log of plant equipment and keeps all machinery and spaces clean./li liContractor shall have knowledge of the location and function of all equipment controls, meters and gauges in the plant, and experienced skill to determine appropriate action to meet significantly complex demands./li liContractor shall have knowledge of prescribed tests and chemicals to test and treat boiler water./li liKnowledge of drawings and circuit diagrams of the boiler plant and auxiliary equipment to quickly locate defects in the system and perform minor repairs./li liThorough knowledge of the fuels used, the chemical reactions involved combustion, and the proper fuel air ratio needed for maximum efficiency./li liComprehensive knowledge of maintenance requirements and the procedures or adjustments required controlling pollutants./li liIndependently plans and carries out the work in accordance with established operating methods and procedures./li liMaking complex determinations due to the amounts of steam or high temperature water provided by the plant. The work is shall be checked through occasional observation for adherence to operating techniques and established procedures./li liEmployees’ work schedules will be compatible with the Government’s operating hours at the facility in which work is to be performed. This position may require shift work. Work on all shifts may be ordered, including weekends and holidays./li /ul pstrongRequirements:/strong/p pstrongEducation:/strong/p ul liBoiler operator must have a Class 1 Boiler Operator License in the States of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Or, must have a Class 1 Boiler Operator License with American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE) or National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIULPE)/li /ul pstrongExperience: /strong/p ul liHave a minimum of six (6) months experience in the operation of large (100 tons or more) air conditioning and/or refrigerant, or two (2) years' experience as an air conditioning equipment mechanic helper or apprentice./li liDemonstrated knowledge of repair, installation, assembly and troubleshooting of boiler plant systems./li liDemonstrated ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and guidelines used in boiler plant operations./li liDemonstrated ability to exercise dexterity and safety in using tools and equipment./li liDemonstrated ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision./li liDemonstrated ability to perform preventive maintenance./li liDemonstrated ability to operate safely./li liDemonstrated ability to work in confined areas in and around industrial equipment and support equipment, i.e., pumps, water heaters, fans, Unfired Pressure Vessels (UPVs), etc./li liDemonstrated ability to perform work that includes moderate to strenuous physical effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching./li liDemonstrated ability to carry parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 40 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment./li liDemonstrated ability to work in areas that is subjected to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating machinery, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes./li liAt a minimum, a record of completion for the OSHA 10-hour Construction Training Course is required./li /ul pstrongCompensation range is $56 - $60 per hour, dependent upon shift./strong/p pnbsp;/pdiv class="content-pay-transparency"div class="pay-input"div class="title"Position Pay Range/divdiv class="pay-range"span$42/spanspan class="divider"mdash;/spanspan$46 USD/span/div/div/divdiv class="content-conclusion"pspan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"strongAbout Copper River amp; The Native Village of Eyak:/strong/span/p pspan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement./span/p pspan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions./span/p pspan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"strongCopper River’s Culture/strong/span/p pspan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver./span/p pspan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"strongBenefits/strong/span/p ul lispan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage/span/li lispan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care/span/li lispan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan/span/li lispan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"Retirement 401(k) with employer match/span/li lispan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"Open leave policy and paid holidays/span/li lispan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!nbsp;/span/li /ul pspan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"strongNote/strong: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River./span/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"strongemDisclaimer:/em/strong/span/p pspan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"emThe Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws./em/span/p/div