Boiler Operator

What you will need

• Grade 10 and an equivalent recognised National Steam Certificate.
• Competencies: Basic knowledge of norms and standards on low pressure.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Works Norms and Standards.
• Knowledge of maintenance tools.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Skills: Interpersonal relations.
• Ability to utilise Public Works maintenance tools.
• Planning and organising.
• Staff supervision.
• Communication (written & verbal).
• Attributes: People centred.
• Professionalism.
• Collective responsibility.
• Transformation.
• Batho Pele Principles.
• Attention to detail.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Strong ethics.

Experience

A minimum of 1-year appropriate hands-on experience gained in boiler operating.

Skills and competencies

• Competencies: Basic knowledge of norms and standards on low pressure.
• Skills: Interpersonal relations.

Key responsibilities

• Request chemicals from stores as required.
• Test quality of water of softeners as well as the returning flows of condensate water.
• Fill chemicals tank with required chemicals as prescribed.
• Top up salt in brine tank.
• Check working conditions of chemical pumps.
• Test total dissolve solids (TDS) and blow-down 301 according to prescripts.
• Monitor the stream pressure constantly Check correct temperature of hot well tanks.
• Adjust the stoker for efficient steam delivery.
• Report all defects immediately.
• Check the feed water pump-levels and hot well tanks for sufficient water supply to the boiler.
• Ensure that standby boilers and funnel is full of water and chemicals at all times.
• Control the flow of fuel.
• Ensure that the boiler environment is well maintained.
• Ensure proper usage of protective clothing.
• Ensure that the boiler environment is clean and safe.
• Ensure that the brine tank and water filter are cleaned as prescribed.
• Ensure the removal of ash from boilers, gritt arrester and smoke box.
• Log all recordings as per the assessment in the logbook.
• Perform supervisory functions.
• Receive and sign off on the delivery of coal.
• Provide shift reports.
• Maintenance of shift/overtime register.
• Perform related adhoc

How to apply

• Enquiries: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118
• Telephone: 076 521 4118