Boiler Operator

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Boiler Operator position. The Boiler Operator is a full-time, year-round position. The expected range for this position is $35.00-40.00 per hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information. Support Central Energy Plant efforts to oversee, operate, and maintain the high-pressure steam plant and cogeneration plant in a safe and efficient manner. Perform repairs and maintenance on high pressure boilers and associated equipment. Requires attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and function efficiently under extreme conditions. The Boiler Operator works collaboratively with a diverse campus community in respectful, inclusive, collaborative ways. Summary of Responsibilities: Operating Equipment - Monitor and operate all plant-related equipment, including but not limited to high pressure boilers, heat recovery steam generator and dual fuel gas turbine generator set. Repairing and Maintaining Systems - Clean and maintain building interior and exterior, test and maintain reverse osmosis water purification system for nitrous oxide emission control, as well as maintain and change ammonia bottles for emission control. Repair pumps, motors, valves, actuators and controls for boilers and associated equipment. Monitoring and Testing Equipment - Record plant readings and data, blow down the boilers, water column, test high and low water alarm, test boiler water and adjust chemicals as needed, as well as test and regenerate water softeners. Clean oil strainers at the skid and burner, blow soot on both boilers, monitor, record, and receive fuel oil deliveries. Note: Includes frequent exposure to hazards such as steam, chemicals, natural gas and #2 fuel oil. Occasional heavy lifting required. Often working in extreme temperatures in the boiler room, outside, etc. Full-face respirator use when dealing with ammonia. Personal protective equipment (PPE) use during normal plant operation. Qualifications Required: Massachusetts 2nd Class Fireman's license or above 1-3 years of experience operating a high pressure boiler plant Ability to maintain, service, and repair high pressure boilers, pumps, valves, actuators, and associated controls and equipment. Mostly works independently, often having to make decisions on repair vs replace components, or how to keep systems on-line, avoid downtime, and get repairs done safely and quickly. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and lift test Successful completion of required reference and background checks Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Welcome to Amherst College! We are excited to share our current openings. You are invited to explore the opportunities available and we encourage you to apply for those that are aligned with your skills and experience. Thank you again for your interest in Amherst College Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusetts—a town of about 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college community includes around 1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 54 countries around the world, along with about 1,000 staff and faculty members. The scenic 1,000-acre campus features a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book and Plow Farm; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum, Beneski Museum of Natural History , and Mead Art Museum; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium. Amherst College is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or the administration of its programs and activities based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. 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