Boiler Plant Mechanic
hace 3 días
Bethesda
Job Description SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is currently seeking a talented Boiler Plant Mechanic supporting construction operations within a local Naval facility. SJS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with 150 employees coast to coast and a headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia; it specializes in professional services to support federal and military organizations. The Boiler Plant Mechanic must possess a Valid Boiler Operator License (MD, VA, or DC) or certification through ASOPE or NIULPE required. The pay for this position is $40.00 per hour. The benefits are 11 paid federal holidays per year, 56 hours of annual accrued Sick Leave (equivalent to 7 paid days off), and medical, health, dental, and life insurance bundle. Responsibilities will include: • Install, maintain, and repair complex power boiler systems and associated components operating under critical tolerances and conditions., • Troubleshoot and service single- and multi-fuel boilers (oil, gas, coal, wood, RDF, tire chips) and supporting systems in steam and hot water plants., • Maintain and repair auxiliary and pollution control equipment, including water treatment systems, electrostatic precipitators, baghouses, ash handling systems, and wet scrubbers., • Monitor, test, and analyze boiler system performance to identify malfunctions in controls, valves, pumps, piping, and related components., • Inspect, adjust, repair, or replace mechanical and control components such as thermostats, regulators, switches, burners, flame safeguard systems, bearings, and drive assemblies., • Service and overhaul burner assemblies, including nozzles, orifices, ignition systems, filters, and strainers., • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment including boiler feed pumps, fuel systems, compressors, turbines, generators, and combustion air systems., • Align, balance, and maintain rotating equipment such as pumps, turbines, compressors, and generators., • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, and limited electronic control systems, including burner management systems and automated controls., • Conduct major system overhauls, including repair/replacement of boiler tubes, refractory linings, and control systems., • Utilize diagnostic and testing instruments such as combustion analyzers, manometers, draft gauges, infrared/thermal imaging devices, pyrometers, and flow meters., • Maintain and service hydraulic systems, fuel and gas lines, safety valves, pressure vessels, and coal/ash handling equipment., • Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and control schematics to support installation, maintenance, and repair activities., • Plan and execute maintenance and repair work independently, making technical decisions with minimal supervision., • Ensure compliance with all safety standards and environmental regulations when working with high-temperature systems, chemicals, and moving machinery., • In accordance with federal regulations, possession of a valid Real ID is a requirement for this position., • Valid Boiler Operator License (MD, VA, or DC) or certification through ASOPE or NIULPE required., • Journeyman-level knowledge of steam and hot water boiler systems, including mechanical, electromechanical, and pneumatic principles., • Strong working knowledge of boiler management systems (manual, electric, electronic, and pneumatic controls)., • Proven experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing boiler plant systems and auxiliary equipment., • Familiarity with pollution control systems, including baghouses and electrostatic precipitators., • Working knowledge of boiler water treatment systems and chemical feed processes., • Proficiency with diagnostic and testing equipment, including combustion analyzers, pressure gauges, thermal imaging devices, and electrical testing tools., • Ability to troubleshoot and repair motors, relays, solenoids, limit switches, thermostats, aquastats, and variable speed controls., • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications., • Demonstrated ability to perform preventive maintenance and operate safely in industrial environments., • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make sound technical decisions., • Capable of working in confined spaces and around mechanical systems such as pumps, compressors, and turbines., • Physically able to perform demanding labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted and more with assistance., • Ability to work in harsh environments, including high heat, noise, chemicals, grease, and fumes., • Capable of prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, and crouching., • OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety certification required prior to start (or as contractually specified).