Boiler Operator

Standerton, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Job Description


Responsibilities:

  • Be able to start up boiler fire properly.
  • Monitor water holding JOJO tanks hourly and keep them full of water all the time.
  • Monitor low level water alarm on your hotwell tank.
  • Complete daily boiler maintenance checklist and ensure supervisor signed it after completion.
  • Adjust coal bed as and when required.
  • Close valves and stop supply of steam to production when boiler is not running for minimum 30min due to power outage or breakdown and maintain steam.
  • Change the use of coal screw conveyor weekly with the standby screw conveyor.
  • Keep coal water bath clean and at right level all the time.
  • Keep boiler drains clean all the time.
  • Change the use of boiler water pump weekly with the standby pump.
  • Ensure safety by monitoring safety equipment, identifying potential issues and taking appropriate steps to suspend the operation with consultation with your shift supervisor/maintenance team.
  • Maintain steam pressure for production operation as per steam demand for processing.
  • Continuously communicate with the production operator on steam demand hourly.
  • Monitor and control boiler performance and settings, by reading gauges, meters and charts to track boiler operation.
  • Monitor boiler water and chemicals and coal levels hourly.
  • Maintain the housekeeping of boiler room/area all the time.
  • Monitor your stocker movement every hour to ensure its still aligned on its path.
  • Receiving the delivery of coal and inspect it if complies with grade 'A' peas size without too much duff/loose powder, do this before tipping of coal.
  • Inform your shift supervisor if coat delivered is out of spec.
  • Keep your coal bund pit full all the time.
  • Report low coal level to your shift supervisor for ordering.
  • Ensure you have enough coal daily to last at least 2 days.
  • Grease boiler components that require greasing, if not sure ask maintenance team to show you the greasing points.
  • Updating log sheet/book hourly.
  • Do Soot blowing.
  • Blow down the boilers as instructed by the guideline to remove impurities.
  • Monitoring water level and temperature in the hotwell tank hourly.
  • Continuously check blowdown valve to avoid blockages. Ensuring Water Treatment and Sampling to prevent boiler damages.
  • Trimming of coal and ash removal from grit arrestor.
  • Remove ash trolley as and when required.
  • Cleaning the brine tank and water filter.
  • Cleaning grit collector
  • Ensure plant equipment hygiene is of top quality.
  • Ensure you apply AEL licence requirements under boiler section.
  • Ensure you give a written handover to the next shift.
  • Ensure you follow the boiler operating procedure by conducting blowdowns, doing TDS etc and record during your
  • Ensure boiler softener system is working correctly.
  • Keep all your boilers clean and shiny.
  • Clean your boiler tubes after every 3 months.
  • Ensure Mobrey - automatic water level controller is working properly, if not, report to your shift supervisor and maintenance.
  • Be able to bank the fire.
  • Replace broken links and rods on your stocker*
  • Ensure coal received complies to grade 'A' peas size.
  • Ensure you follow and apply company policies in your work area.
  • Ensure you use correct PPE provided.
  • Use safety harness when working at height.
  • Apply Health and Safety Regulations inside the boiler house.
Desired Experience & Qualification
  • Ability to work independently and work within a team.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Willingness to work overtime and accept off-shift assignments.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 2 weeks

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1419539
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Standerton, Mpumalanga, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned