Boiler & Pressure System Mechanic II

Completion of an apprenticeship training program and/or significant equivalent journey- to advanced- level experience working with a combination of commercial packaged hot water and steam boilers as well as low and high-pressure steam systems.

expansion tanks, pumps, valves, water treatment, PLC based burner management systems, and electrical components) including basic electrical knowledge for AC circuits and DC circuits.

Experience using hand tools, power tools and instruments of the trade such as Combustion Analyzer, Manometer, electrical metering, and circuit testing equipment, as well as experience using water treatment testing equipment.

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This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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Boiler & Pressure Systems Mechanic II.

You will install, operate, maintain, and repair a combination of packaged boilers and pressure systems associated with building heating HVAC (heating hot water and low-pressure steam), process steam, related operating systems, and utilities of LLNL plant and research facilities.

Perform journey-level boiler technician work including troubleshooting, installation, operations/operator, and maintenance and repair of hot water boilers, low-pressure steam boilers, thermal fluid systems, medium pressure steam generating equipment (including ASME Section l steam boilers), Low NOx burners, and related systems and components; to include combustion tuning, Burner Management System programming, and steam boiler water treatment testing.

Install, operate, maintain, and repair a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment using materials, power tools, hand tools, and specialty tools applicable to the trade.

Provide effective customer service and communication necessary to interact effectively with a multi-disciplinary team, including peers, supervisors, customers, ES&H (Environmental, Safety, and Health) technicians, and other crafts personnel.

Analyze complex data and prepare logs (boiler and water treatment), standard reports, permit requirements, deficiency forms, and preventive maintenance work requests.

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