Boiler Operator

Position Summary

Salary $29.09-$35.54 hourly upon meeting requirements. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; Not eligible to work a partial remote schedule. Regular in-person attendance is required to meet business needs. 

In addition to an initial drug test at hire, the employer conducts random monthly drug testing throughout the year.

This position operates and monitors gas boilers, steam turbines, combined cycle gas turbines, and auxiliary equipment such as fans, compressors, pumps, heaters, cooling towers, and water treatment equipment. Performs minor operational service tasks such as lubrication.
 
Working swing shift is required. Duties involve working in a noisy, hot, dusty environment; performing service work in confined areas; and walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, and climbing ladders. Work may involve wearing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during emergency conditions.

Job responsibilities are as follows: 
35%: Operate, check, and lubricate compressors, closed heaters, pumps, fans, and other associated equipment including low voltage motor and power systems. Operate water demineralization and condensate polisher systems. Operate manual valves that support, fluidized bed and gas boiler systems. 

20%: Record and maintain accurate data related to steam operations. Perform required routine inspections to ensure equipment is in proper operating condition and is operating properly. Assist in start-up or shutdown of boilers and in turbine start-up. Record data.

15%: Perform proper lock-out/tag-out procedures for staff, under the direction of the stationary engineer 1st class. Check equipment and write work orders for needed repairs.

10%: Make periodic checks and adjustments of cooling tower system. Operate pressure-reducing and desuperheater stations and turbine extraction controls.

10%: Plan work and collaborate with plant teams associated with performing maintenance, instrument and control, and electrical work. Perform assigned equipment cleaning tasks.

10%: Correspondence through email, training, meetings, and professional development. Participate in, successfully pass training programs required, and demonstrate knowledge to panel review board of next classification, to advance to Stationary Engineer 2nd Class.
 
This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices that value people, partners, and stewardship. At IPF, we are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive culture, engaging and hiring a diverse workforce.
  

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of a high school education.
• Two years’ experience with steam production in either stationary or marine environments; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or completion of the Boiler Operator On-the-job Training Checklist.
• Frequent lifting of 50 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds is required.
• Valid vehicle operator's license at the time of hire and ability to meet MSU Safe Driving Standards is required.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of basic computer terminology and operations, and the ability to use email and the Internet. 

Ability to read and create plant piping drawings; results oriented with strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills, good customer relations/service skills, and the ability to work independently and within a team.
 
A creative and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please submit cover letter and resume. 

Work Hours

Variable working hours / Swing shift required

Website

HTTPS://IPF.MSU.EDU/

Summary of Physical Demands

• This position performs work requiring the ability to exert 50-75 pounds
• Carrying 40-pound load weight a distance of 100 feet for up to 2 hours
• Pushing/pulling 50-pound load weight a distance of 100 feet
• Climbing with 20-pound load weight being lifted

Summary of Health Risks

• Risk of exposure to asbestos and silica

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 04/08/2025 at 11:55 PM