This position serves as the Boiler Operator for the Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center (OBVAMC). The OBVAMC covers 40+/- acres and approximately 720,000 gross building square footage and has three CBOC locations, Longview and Texarkana, Texas, and Monroe Louisiana. This position works under the general supervision of the Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations Section.

Duties

Responsible for the safe operation of the central heating plant consisting of three (3) Keeler type DS high pressure natural gas fired boiler and A/C units controlled by a Hays Cleveland automated control system Remotely monitors and controls most primary functions with most adjustments and corrections to system operations accomplished using an automated system Performs operational maintenance of gas/oil fired power boilers and auxiliary equipment with manual/automatic controls to produce saturated or superheated steam Checks operation of safety equipment such as flame failure, low water cut-outs, high pressure cut-outs, and purge type combustion safety Regulates fuel feed and water levels Maintains required steam pressure and temperatures Replenishes chemical feed tanks and monitors feed water conditioning equipment to control or remove impurities and entrapped gases Responsible for routine corrective maintenance and operation of three (3) York centrifugal chiller units along with associated auxiliary equipment Operate controls, start and stop air handling equipment and adjust humidity limits Performs a variety of specialized work activities generating diverse heating, air conditioning, and ventilation requirements Work Schedule: Monday - Sunday; 10 Hour Shifts: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm; 4:00 pm - 2:00 am; 8:00 pm - 6:00 am; Subject to change based on the needs of the facility/service Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD07465A Physical Requirements: Work is frequently conducted in confined areas in/around boilers, pumps, tanks, and HVAC equipment. Requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. Frequently lift and carry boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, unassisted. Occasionally and with assistance, carries items weighing over 50 pounds.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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
• Pre-employment physical exam is required

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 Practices 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 Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 US
• Name: Donna Ah Mook Sang
• Phone: 808-835-1614
• Email: [email protected]