Boiler Mechanic

Job Description

Summary:

Seasonal Contract posit
i
on supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).

Boiler Mechanic will perform hands-on boiler operation tasks on maintenance or construction projects, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the PM Foreman. Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

Diagnose, repair, and perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance on boiler systems
:

hydronic
, hot water heaters,

steam HVAC

systems

and associated

equipment

Maintain boiler systems

in accordance with

provisions of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
.

Boiler systems may include steam,

hydronic,

hot water heaters, along with other types of heating systems, pumps,

forced air furnaces,

air

handlers

Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot and repair station boilers and associated systems, heat exchangers, pumps, controls, air handlers, commercial steam kitchens, and zone valves in all

buildings
.

M
aintain, monitor, troubleshoot and repair

circulating pumps, back-up pumps, heat exchangers, strainers, valves, expansion tanks, air separators, unit heaters, heating

coils

and system controls to assure adequate

operations

Inspect all glycol and steam lines for

damage

Perform preventive maintenance

in accordance with

the preventive maintenance

program

Monitor, regulate and repair fuel lines and air adjustments for the

boilers

Monitor,

repair

and

maintain

boiler control

systems

Commission and startup

new

equipment

Submit reports as required by

supervisor

Timely response

to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working

hours

Maintain

a
ccurate

and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes

involved

Advise

Supervisor of job progress and material/labor

requirements

Accomplish tasking working from Job Plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.

Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs
), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed

Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme

cold

weather

Proactively

identify

any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them

effectively

Work directly with other departments to plan and complete

tasking

Learn and use

computer-based

labor, material, and maintenance tracking

applications

Comply with

all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance

requirements

Other duties as

required

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

High School diploma or

GED

Minimum 4 years' experience in boiler operation and complete hydronic and steam

HVAC systems maintenance and

repair

Documented e
xperience in construction
, repair,

and/or maintenance of commercial
, residential,

and/or industrial

facilities
' boiler systems

Expected Skills and Competencies:

A
bility to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, diagrams, maintenance

manual

and manufacturer's troubleshooting guides to

accomplish

tasking

Experienced developing written work plans, job hazard analysis, and job safety analysis related to the work activities under a permit to work system

Proficient in LOTO procedures for various tasking

Proficient in confined space safety protocols

Proficient in risk assessment and determination of PPE

appropriate to

specific tasking

Knowledgeable of limits of PPE and proper maintenance of PPE

Familiar with fall protection and respirator use

Competent analyzing situations and making technical and safety decisions based on specifications and applicable codes and manufacturer guidelines

Solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to

safely and effectively solve problems

Good organizational and planning skills

Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively

utilize

computer-based

labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking

applications

Preferred
:

Certificate in Steam Boiler Operation/Maintenance

ASSE 19210 hydronic Heating & Cooling Certificate

Experience with Microsoft Office

Suite

Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance

Management

Physical and/or Other Requirements
:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must

participate

in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety

objectives
.

Valid Driver's License issued in the United States