The Engineering Department in Western New York Healthcare System (WNYHCS) is tasked with the operation, maintenance and repair of a major medical facility. The incumbent serves as an operator in the Boiler Plant Unit of the Operations Section of Engineering Service.

Duties

The operator is under the direct supervision of the Boiler Plant Unit supervisor. The operator must rotate shifts weekly. When working including, holidays and weekends, he/she has shift responsibility. In the event of a breakdown, or malfunction of boiler(s) or auxiliary equipment, the operator must be able to locate, identify and diagnose the problem and independently determine and take appropriate action to safely maintain adequate steam production. The operator i?? responsible for boiler start up and shut down and for placing boiler(s) on or off line and paralleling depending upon the steam demand. The operator is responsible for switching the boiler fuel source from natural gas to #2 fuel oil as needed or directed. As outside temperatures drop and as requested, the operator is responsible for placing heating system zones in operation to maintain adequate heat for the Medical Center. The operator maintains a daily boiler log, boiler plant logbook, underground fuel oil tank inventory log book, boiler water chemical testing and treatment log and a fire system log book as required. The operator ensures a proper shift turnover is conducted and all problems are documented and relayed to the next shift operator and the unit supervisor. The operator performs preventative maintenance, inspections, and assigned cleaning duties. The operator makes repairs as needed in addition to operating equipment and other duties as assigned. The operator is responsible for monitoring and responding to the Medical Center BAS system (Andover system), Medical gas alarm panel, Emergency generator alarm panels, and SCADA system and for responding to alarms utilizing established Standard Operating Procedures. The operator is responsible for monitoring alarms in critical areas such as but not limited to, low oxygen pressure alarm, medical air and vacuum, blood Bank temperature alarm, 14th floor water tank level alarms, Medical Center and Medical Research building temperature and humidity alarms. The operator is responsible for monitoring the Fire Alarm system and responding to alarms or trouble codes and, in the event of a code red (fire alarm) maintains communication with security personnel (VA Police) utilizing established Standard Operating Procedures. After normal working hours or weekends the operator may be responsible for the resetting of devices or disconnecting the Fire panel from the city for drills or repairs. Personnel, equipment and overall plant safety is a major responsibility of the operator. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Rotating Afternoons, Nights & Weekends Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD02958A Physical Requirements: Stand for extended periods of time while operating machinery. The operator must climb ladders and catwalks as high as 40 feet above floor level. Repairs to boilers and equipment must be accomplished while working in a crouched position. The work requires considerable bending, kneeling, and stooping. Strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy and bulky materials unassisted up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: 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. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and SafetyEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairOperation of Equipment/MachineryWithout more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Western New York Healthcare System 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 US
• Name: Kim Howell
• Email: [email protected]