Boiler Plant Operator

Boiler operator must have a Class 1 Boiler Operator License in the States of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Or, must have a Class 1 Boiler Operator License with American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE) or National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIULPE)

Have a minimum of six (6) months experience in the operation of large (100 tons or more) air conditioning and/or refrigerant, or two (2) years' experience as an air conditioning equipment mechanic helper or apprentice.

Demonstrated knowledge of repair, installation, assembly and troubleshooting of boiler plant systems.

Demonstrated ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and guidelines used in boiler plant operations.

Demonstrated ability to exercise dexterity and safety in using tools and equipment.

Position Pay Range

$50

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$60 USD

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.

Operates all equipment in a boiler plant to produce and control the amount of steam necessary to meet demands. These demands are significantly affected by the large amounts of steam or high pressure temperature water provide by the boiler plant.

Ignites fires, puts boilers in service, and closes down boilers.

Periodically makes rounds of the plant to visually check equipment to see that is operating properly.

Maintains constant observation of flow meters and charts to determine how much steam is being produced, whether it is meeting or exceeding demands, how much fuel is being used, etc.

Fires up to take boilers off the line.

Determines whether to up or lower fires in boilers, whether to use pressure reducing valves, whether water pumps should be started or stopped and for how long.