Boiler Operator

The Junior Boiler Operator assists in the day-to-day operation, monitoring, and maintenance of steam boilers, feedwater systems, and associated utility equipment. Under supervision, the operator ensures safe and efficient boiler performance, learns regulatory standards, and participates in preventive maintenance activities.

📌 Key Responsibilities:

🔧 Boiler Operation Support

• Monitor boiler parameters such as pressure, temperature, fuel levels, and water levels.

• Assist in starting up and shutting down boilers as per standard operating procedures.

• Support daily operation checks including blowdowns and condensate return observations.

🛠️ Maintenance Assistance

• Clean burner tips, strainers, and sight glasses under supervision.

• Report leaks, unusual noises, or equipment malfunction to senior operators.

• Help with minor maintenance tasks like gasket replacement or valve greasing.

📊 Logkeeping & Documentation

• Record operational data such as hourly readings, water treatment logs, and downtime events.

• Maintain logbooks, shift reports, and incident records as per plant protocols.

🧪 Water Quality Monitoring

• Assist in conducting boiler water sampling and testing (pH, TDS, hardness).

• Support chemical dosing under supervision of a senior operator or water treatment technician.

🛡️ Safety & Compliance

• Follow plant safety guidelines including PPE, hot work protocols, and confined space rules.

• Learn regulatory requirements (e.g., ASME, IBR, or local boiler code).

• Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks.

🤝 Team Support

• Coordinate with senior operators, mechanics, and maintenance teams during outages.

• Support emergency shutdown or trip recovery procedures.

🔍 Key Focus Areas:

• Basic steam boiler operation and monitoring

• Water treatment awareness

• Plant safety and SOP compliance

• Learning permit-to-work and emergency procedures

• Documentation and logkeeping

🎓 Qualifications:

• Education:

  • ITI in Boiler Operation, Mechanical, or related field

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

• Experience:

  • 0–2 years of experience in utility plant operation or industrial boilers

• Skills:

  • Basic understanding of steam systems, boiler components, and auxiliaries

  • Familiarity with instrumentation (pressure gauges, thermometers, sight glasses)

  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and emergency call-outs

• Certifications (Preferred):

  • Boiler Attendant Certificate (2nd Class) or under training for same

  • Basic Safety Training (fire safety, work at height, confined space)