Position Description

Function of position: Performs start-up, functional operations, shut-down, maintenance and repair of power plant equipment.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates high pressure boilers, chillers and compressors and all related auxiliary equipment through the use of instruments, gauges, automatic or manual controls.
• Interprets temperature, pressure and flow reading and maintains prescribed conditions of water level, steam pressure and rate of fuel firing.
• Makes regular checks of assigned areas to ensure the proper operation of heating and cooling equipment and systems such as steam boilers, pressure vessels, heating furnaces, water chillers, generators, air compressors, fuel heating and pumping apparatus.
• Conducts routine and periodic physical and functional performance checks on heating and cooling equipment and systems for proper operating conditions.
• Interprets gauge readings and adjust equipment to maintain appropriate conditions.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the sequence of starting and shutting off power plant and auxiliary equipment and be able to quickly detect and troubleshoot causes of breakdown or improper operation.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments.
• Informs supervisor of other related repairs and adjustments needed. Maintains a daily log of events including equipment performances, times of operation, materials, maintenance, etc.
• Performs all tasks incidental to the work.

Use your detailed knowledge of particular events, day-to-day problems and opportunities and how things are actually done to implement ideas that:

• Advance safety,
• Make the job easier,
• Improve performance, or
• Enhance the customer’s experience

Boiler Tender

Job Requirements:

Minimum of 4 years of experience. Must maintain the appropriate certifications where applicable. Must possess the degree of familiarization which is consistent with and considered usual and normal for the complexity of the work to be performed.

Must maintain City of New Orleans Stationary Engineers Certification Second Class or above in Boilers and Air Conditioning with minimum of 4 years of experience. Must possess the degree of familiarization which is consistent with and considered usual and normal for the complexity of the work to be performed.

CLASS 2 STATIONARY ENGINEER LICENSE

Essential Functions

UNUSUAL OR SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION

Light physical effort involved in checking and adjusting equipment. May occasionally be subjected to difficult work positions when making adjustments. Continuous mental and visual attention and constant alertness is required when checking heating or power equipment and systems.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions when making routine checks with intermittent exposure to heat, cold, or other disagreeable elements. Subject to intense heat when working in boiler room or other furnace rooms throughout the plant.

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES INVOLVED IN WORK TASKS

Uses a variety of measuring instruments such as orsat, mano-meter, pyrometer, etc.

CRITICALITY OF ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate certifications where such certifications are a requirement of the job. For jobs requiring operation of motor vehicles, must maintain a valid drivers license.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Good organizational and planning skills
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work with computers
• Ability to work independently but follow specific detailed instructions
• Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multi-cultural, team- oriented environment

Other Requirements

• Must be able to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
• Must have, and maintain, a valid driver’s license.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE, CHANGE OR AMEND JOB DESCRIPTIONS FROM TIME-TO-TIME TO CORRESPOND TO DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION.

Syncom Space Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.