Boiler Operator Northern Cape

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-

The Boiler Operator is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of boilers, including monitoring steam pressure, adjusting fuel flow, and maintaining a clean and safe boiler environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Grade 10 qualification, a National Steam Certificate, and 1-3 years' experience in boiler operation, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills. Key responsibilities include testing water quality, requesting chemicals, and logging recordings in the logbook.

**Job Title: Boiler Operator**

**Company: Gauteng Department Of Infrastructure Development**

**Remuneration Package:** The successful candidate will be remunerated with a salary of R201 093.00 per annum, in addition to various benefits. For more information, please contact Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118.

**Requirements:**

To be considered for this role, applicants must possess a Grade 10 qualification and an equivalent recognized National Steam Certificate. A minimum of 1-3 years' hands-on experience in boiler operation is also required. The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, skills, and attributes:

**Competencies:**

• Familiarity with norms and standards for low-pressure boilers * Knowledge of Maintenance Works Norms and Standards * Understanding of maintenance tools and equipment * Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

**Skills:**

• Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills * Ability to utilize Public Works maintenance tools and equipment * Strong planning, organizing, and staff supervision skills * Effective written and verbal communication skills

**Attributes:**

• People-centered approach * Professionalism and attention to detail * Collective responsibility and a commitment to transformation * Adherence to Batho Pele Principles * Strong ethics and a commitment to honesty and integrity

**Duties:**

The Boiler Operator will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of boilers, including:

• Requesting chemicals from stores as required * Testing the quality of water in softeners and condensate water returns * Filling the chemicals tank with prescribed chemicals * Top-up salt in the brine tank and checking the working conditions of chemical pumps * Testing total dissolved solids (TDS) and blow-down according to prescripts

Additionally, the Boiler Operator will be responsible for:

• Constantly monitoring steam pressure and checking the correct temperature of hot well tanks * Adjusting the stoker for efficient steam delivery and reporting defects immediately * Checking feed water pump levels and hot well tanks for sufficient water supply to the boiler * Ensuring that standby boilers and funnels are filled with water and chemicals at all times * Controlling fuel flow and maintaining a clean and safe boiler environment * Ensuring proper usage of protective clothing and maintaining a safe working environment * Cleaning the brine tank and water filter as prescribed * Removing ash from boilers, gritt arresters, and smoke boxes * Logging all recordings in the logbook and performing supervisory functions * Receiving and signing off on coal deliveries, providing shift reports, and maintaining shift/overtime registers * Performing related ad-hoc duties as required.