USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$31.41/hr - $36.79/hrUSAJOBS is seeking to fill a position in the Veterans Health Administration that involves operating and performing maintenance on a high-pressure steam plant. The role includes monitoring operations, making adjustments for efficiency and safety, and conducting preventative maintenance on various equipment.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monitors the overall operation of the boiler plant to maintain the required steam production for heat and process used throughout the VA campus
Makes various operational adjustments to maintain plant efficiency and safety
Maintains records and logs of plant operating conditions
Performs daily boiler water tests to determine chemical treatment required to prevent scales and corrosion of the boilers
Maintains proper chemistry control of boiler water, condensate, and chilled water through daily testing and adjusts chemical injection and blowdown rates as required
Performs daily and preventative maintenance determined by scheduled activities (i.e. steam trap maintenance, valve maintenance, greasing of equipment and other predetermined tasks)
Performs maintenance work on boiler plant equipment (i.e. cleaning and repairing boilers; dismantling, repairing and installing control linkages; replacing valve seats, disc, and packing; adjusting and repairing feed water regulators, pressure reducing valves, boiler feed water pumps, deaerating feed water heater, booster pumps, and heat exchangers)
Adjusts boiler combustion controls, boiler safety devices, and individual screw compressors for each boiler for steam atomizing
Tests the emergency diesel generator for the boiler plant
Examines blueprints and electrical schematics, sketches, written or oral instructions
Checks the operation of safety equipment (i.e. flame controls, low water cutouts, low and high water alarms, high pressure cutouts switches and safety valves)
Maintains the correct level of water that is pumped into the campus water tower
Sounds the correct alarm signal on the station steam whistle as specified by station policy
Monitors the line status annunciator for all power to the campus and reports any changes to appropriate personnel
Operates various hand and power tools and technical test equipment, including ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters
Responds to many of the building alarm systems, i.e. fire alarms, medical gas alarms, elevators, generators, and the Environmental Control System
Initiates emergency call-ins for maintenance when notified by the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD)
Acts as first responder for off-tour emergency calls
May be required to make emergency decisions during off hours, natural disasters, bad weather, etc
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to background/security investigation
Pre-employment physical required
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position
Must possess a current and unexpired State issued motor vehicle's license
Must climb vertical fixed ladders to a height of 30 feet above floor level to catwalks to operate large valves, make visual Inspection of boilers, etc
The work area is somewhat noisy
The usual hazards involved in the handling of highly combustible fuels exist
May be required to enter a boiler drum through a 12" x 16" elliptical manhole to clean the boiler internally
Your answers will be verified against the information you provide on your resume, documents, and information supplied by your references
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
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