The incumbent is employed in the Plant Operation Section, Facilities and Engineering Service, Perry Point Medical Center. This section is responsible for the Boiler Plant, Chiller Plant, Filter Plant, sewage disposal plant, steam and water distribution systems.

Duties

Duties may include: Individual must be responsible for the start operation, adjustment, shut-down, maintenance and repair of four (4) 1967 Cleaver Brooks Boiler capacity of 37,000 lbs, steam per hour at a maximum pressure of 270 psig with a normal operating pressure of 120 psig. Individual must be able to change load demands while maintain safe levels and efficient combustion. Keep steam in the patient areas if a power, water, or steam failure occurs. Operates all boiler auxiliary equipment such as automatic boiler controls, feed water heaters, pumps, forced and induced draft fans, and water softeners. Adjust firing controls for the correct air fuel mixture, adjust fuel feeds, and air drafts to obtain the most efficient air fuel mixture for maximum combustion efficiency and energy conservation. Maintains efficient combustion levels to ensure compliance with air pollution laws, pollution levels are monitored regularly by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and other regulatory agencies. Recognizes, interprets and react to variety of problems that may be indicated on chart recorders, gauges, and/or meters which indicate steam flow, steam pressure, feed water flow and temperatures and make necessary adjustments to prevent the loss of a boiler(s). Determines the type and amount of chemicals to be added to the boilers and the condensate return system for control of corrosion and scale formation. Performs journeyman level steamfitter work independently. Work Schedule: Rotating Tour / Schedule. Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD00154A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Authorized.This position is entitled to a 10% CSI incentive. Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be in good physical and mental condition and fit for duty at all times, excluding body maintenance items. He / She will be required to frequently work in confined areas in and around boiler and support equipment (i.e. pollution control equipment). The work requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. Workers frequently lift and carry parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and, occasionally items weighing over 40 pounds with the assistances of other workers or weight handing equipment.

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, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical PracticesWithout 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 Maryland Health Care System 10 North Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201 US
• Name: Crissann Heathcote
• Phone: 4432405982
• Email: [email protected]