Boiler Operators and Tenders, Low Pressure

Operate or tend low pressure stationary steam boilers and auxiliary steam equipment, such as pumps, compressors and air conditioning equipment, to supply steam heat for office buildings, apartment houses, or industrial establishments; to maintain steam at specified pressure aboard marine vessels; or to generate and supply compressed air for operation of pneumatic tools, hoists, and air lances.

Job Task

• Obtains samples from designated location on boiler and carries samples to testing laboratory.
• Ignites fuel in burner using torch or flame.
• Tends boilers and equipment to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or operation of pneumatic tools.
• Cleans and maintains heating and steam boilers and equipment, using hand tools.
• Records test results on specified form and gives to worker or supervisor.
• Tests sample quality to ensure sample meets specifications, using testing devices.
• Moves controls and observes gauges to regulate heat and steam.
• Installs burners and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools.
• Shovels coal or coke into firebox to feed fuel, using hand tools.

Looking for a job in Boiler Operators and Tenders, Low Pressure? Check out these great job search websites. Thousands of job opportunities and reseach for a new career! Includes job search websites from Australia and internationally