Boiler Operator
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Job summary
The Boiler Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operation, safe monitoring, and routine maintenance of the plant's steam boiler and auxiliary utility equipment. The role ensures a steady, safe, and efficient supply of steam to production lines in strict compliance with safety regulations.
Min Qualification:
Diploma
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Uganda
Job descriptions & requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Daily Operations: Safely start up, operate, and shut down steam boiler systems according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitoring & Logging: Continuously monitor boiler pressure, water levels, temperature gauges, fuel feed configurations, and combustion efficiency. Keep accurate, hourly logs of all operational parameters.
- Water Treatment & Chemistry: Conduct routine testing of boiler feedwater and chemical levels. Perform regular, controlled blowdowns to manage water quality, regulate dissolved solids, and prevent internal scaling or corrosion.
- Routine Maintenance: Carry out basic preventative maintenance, including cleaning burners, checking filters, inspecting gaskets, and identifying minor steam, water, or fuel leaks.
- Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols, including regular testing of critical safety mechanisms like low-water cut-off switches, gauge glasses, and pressure safety valves. Maintain a clean and hazard-free boiler room environment.
- Reporting: Promptly report any technical abnormalities, operational risks, or major repair needs to the Maintenance Supervisor or Site Operations Coordinator.
Job Requirements
- Education: Minimum of a Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, or any related Engineering discipline.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience operating industrial steam boilers (biomass, oil, or gas-fired) within a manufacturing, processing, or heavy production facility.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Practical technical understanding of fluid pressure, industrial pumps, valves, and steam distribution networks.
- Familiarity with workplace safety protocols (e.g., Lock-Out/Tag-Out and Permit to Work systems).
- High safety awareness, alertness, and troubleshooting ability on the production floor.
- Reliable team player willing to work in structured day and night shifts as required.
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