Job opening: Boiler Plant Operator
Salary: $25 - 29 per hour
Published at: Feb 21 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
About the Position: The Anniston Army Depot is located in Anniston, Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain chain halfway between Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL just off Interstate 20. The Depot is the largest employer in Calhoun County with approximately 4000 employees.
Duties
Make on-the-spot decisions about steps needed to assure the safe operation of the plant.
Operate, Adjust, and Shutdown a high pressure Boiler to produce the required amount of steam to meet production needs and heating requirements.
Make minor repairs to Boiler equipment in order to maintain an adequate amount of steam pressure to keep up with production needs.
Collect samples, run test, and determine chemical content in water to make necessary adjustment in-order to control corrosion and scale formation in the Distribution System.
Analyze and interpret data in order to make repair or adjustment and determine work requirements.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination.
- This position requires incumbent to successfully complete a variety of hazardous material classes.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE SOLICITATION - These positions are being advertised through the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities. Under this authority, competitive rating/ranking and veterans' preference procedures do not apply.
This position is a TERM, 1 year and 1 day, position.
This position is a temporary position and may be extended up to a maximum of eight years.
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Boiler Plant Operator without more than normal supervision. Operate a variety of high-pressure stoker fired or Multi-fuel powered Boilers and all related auxiliary equipment. Ability to inspect a variety of high-pressure stoker fired or multi-fuel powered boilers, and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, water softener, deaerators, de-alkalizer, high speed steam turbin. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
Physical Effort: Work requires frequent standing, kneeling, walking and climbing while checking equipment. There are occasions when repair work is performed in awkward and cramped positions. Work frequently requires carrying and setting up parts, chemicals, and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.
Working Conditions: Operator is subject to abnormal heat, hazards of boiler explosions, high noise level, dirt, carbon monoxide, scalds, and toxic fuel fumes and gases. He is subject to cuts and bruises while working around machinery and equipment. There is danger of falls from ladders while checking equipment. Work assignments involve a thorough knowledge of hazardous material handling and related activities. Incumbent is required to successfully complete a variety of hazardous material classes. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes from spills and/or leaks and incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.).
Education
No education requiremetns for this position.
Contacts
- Address GM-W0LXAA US ARMY TACOM ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT
DO NOT MAIL
Anniston, AL 36201
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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