Boiler Operator: Workshop

Requirements:
A minimum of Grade 10 and equivalent recognised national steam certificate. A minimum of one (1) year experience in the field will be an added advantage). Knowledge of Boiler Operation, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Operation of equipment, tools and materials. Knowledge of general built environment. Operation of machinery skills. Interpersonal skills. Basic literacy skills. Technical skills. Motivational skills. Supervisory skills. Planning and organising skills. Accuracy. Effective communication skills.

Duties:
Ensure correct usage and flow of chemicals-Request chemicals from stores as required. Test quality of water of softeners as well the returning flows of condensate water. Fill chemical 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 according to prescripts. Monitoring boiler pressure in accordance with demand Monitor the steam pressure constantly. Check the correct temperature of hot well pumps. Adjust the stoker for efficient steam delivery. Report all defects immediately. Monitoring the water/fuel level in the boiler-Check the feed water pumps-level and hot well tanks for sufficient water supply to the boiler. Make sure that standby boilers and funnel is full of water and chemical at all times. Control the flow of fuel. Ensure adherence and compliance with occupational and heath standards and the occupational health and safety act. Ensure that the boiler environment is well maintained. To ensure the removal ash from boilers, grit arrester and smoke box.

Enquiries: Mr S. Kutu Tel No: (012) 310 5993

Reference number: 2026/349 (X10 POSTS) (This is a readvertisement of Boiler Operator: Workshop on PSVC 08 of 2026, Reference No: 2026/93. Only three (3) posts were previously advertised. Applicants who applied previously are encouraged to reapply)