Job Description

Job Title: Boiler Plant Operator

Specialty: High-Pressure Boiler Plant Operations / Utilities Systems Operations

Place of Work (City/State):

3 locations as below

Site: VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Location: 3801 Miranda Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Site: VA Menlo Park Division

Location: 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Site: VA Livermore Division

Location: 4951 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550

Duration: 6-month contract with the possibility of an additional 6-month extension.

Shift Schedule (All Applicable Shifts):

24/7 operations rotating shifts required

• Day Shift: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM (arrival 7:45 AM)
• Swing Shift: 4:00 PM 12:00 AM (arrival 3:45 PM)
• Graveyard Shift: 12:00 AM 8:00 AM (arrival 11:45 PM)

Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 weeks to 8 weeks

License:

• Boiler Operator License preferred but not mandatory
• Candidates without a license must complete VA Safe Steaming Training upon onboarding

Experience Needed:

Minimum 8 months of recent boiler plant operations experience with:

• High-pressure steam boilers
• Fire tube and water tube boilers
• Multi-fuel systems (natural gas and fuel oil)

Special Skills Needed:

• Operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of:
  • High-pressure steam boilers
  • Auxiliary systems (pumps, compressors, burners, water treatment, RO systems)
  • Ability to independently operate boiler plants during Nights, Weekends, Holidays
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Combustion theory
  • Steam generation
  • Water chemistry and treatment
  • Electronic and computerized boiler control systems
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Electrical, mechanical, and electronic schematics
• Proficiency with testing tools (multimeters, flow meters, pyrometers)
• Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, VISTA)
• Strong emergency response and decision-making skills
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain high-pressure boiler plants across three VA divisions
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational repairs
• Monitor gauges, meters, alarms, and computerized control systems
• Test boiler feed water, condensate, and chemical treatment levels
• Ensure compliance with air pollution and environmental regulations
• Operate emergency generators during power outages
• Serve as Operator-in-Charge during assigned shifts
• Respond to emergency calls after hours and initiate corrective actions
• Maintain continuous plant coverage - boiler plants must never be left unattended
• Implement steam load-shedding plans during emergencies
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment
• Coordinate with VA leadership, AOD, nursing supervisors, and contractors
• Provide first-response actions during facility emergencies

Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors, All shifts, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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