Boiler Plant Operator

Coho Technology Solutions is seeking a qualified Boiler Plant Operator to support operations at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane in Martin County, Indiana. This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of large industrial boiler plants, including high-pressure and low-pressure steam systems burning natural gas and fuel oil. The Boiler Plant Operator ensures continuous, efficient, safe, and environmentally compliant steam production in support of mission-critical facility operations.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Operate, maintain, and perform preventive maintenance on high-pressure and low-pressure power boilers and associated auxiliary systems.

Operate boilers using manual and automatic combustion controls to maintain required steam quality, pressure, and load demand.

Start, stop, and monitor boilers, feed-water pumps, chemical metering systems, air compressors, fuel systems, emergency generators, and related equipment.

Perform water sampling, testing, and chemical treatment to maintain proper boiler water chemistry.

Adjust combustion controls and burner settings to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations.

Monitor plant instrumentation including gauges, meters, alarms, LED displays, and human-machine interfaces.

Maintain operational logs and communicate plant status to supervisors and incoming shifts.

Respond promptly and safely to alarms, malfunctions, and emergency situations.

Receive, transfer, and store fuel oil; operate and maintain fuel systems.

Place boilers and auxiliary equipment in and out of service.

Maintain plant cleanliness and eliminate fire, spill, and tripping hazards.

Ensure facility security by controlling plant access.

Maintain confidentiality of Government-furnished information and operational data.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

License and Certifications:

Valid state driver’s license required

Must possess a valid Third-Class Operator License (National Association of Power Engineers or equivalent)

CPR certification required (or ability to obtain)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of high-pressure boiler plant operations and steam generation systems

Knowledge of combustion principles, fuel characteristics (natural gas and fuel oil), and air pollution controls

Knowledge of fuel delivery systems, feed-water treatment systems, steam distribution systems, and auxiliary equipment

Knowledge of electronic and pneumatic control systems; ability to shift between automatic and manual operations

Ability to interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and manufacturer operating instructions

Ability to monitor equipment performance and implement corrective action

Skill in coordinating boiler plant variables (draft, air temperature, furnace conditions) to meet load requirements efficiently

Work Schedule Requirements

Rotating shift work supporting 24/7 operations

Overtime required as needed

May be designated Essential Personnel and required to report during emergencies (weather events, disasters, heightened security conditions)

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, crouching, and stooping.

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted

Full use of arms, legs, hands, and fine motor skills for valve and control manipulation

Ability to work in environments with intermittent exposure to heat, fumes, dust, soot, chemicals, and boiler flue gases

Normal vision and adequate hearing required

May be required to enter confined spaces

Working Conditions

Primarily indoor (approximately 90%) with some outdoor exposure

Exposure to high heat, machinery noise, energized equipment, high-pressure systems, and industrial hazards

Potential exposure to asbestos insulation and lead paint in legacy systems.

Risk of cuts, burns, bruises, falls, and entanglement in machinery inherent to steam plant operations

Must wear required PPE (safety glasses, hardhat, safety shoes, hearing protection, etc.)

About Copper River The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

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