Boiler Tender

Owned by one of the largest tribes in Alaska, Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) manages a diverse portfolio of companies. The specialized portfolio offers 8(a) and HUBZone certified, and small disadvantaged business designations. THTBC is committed to delivering exceptional quality and reliability and earning the trust and confidence of our customers.

Scope of Work:

Tends one or more boilers to produce high-temperature water for buildings or processes. Fires boiler, observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of boiler operation. Adjusts controls to ensure safe and efficient boiler operation to meet demands for high-temperature water. May also do one or more of the following: Maintain a log in which various aspects of boiler operation are recorded; clean, oil, make minor repairs or assist in repairs to boiler room equipment; following prescribed methods, treat boiler water with chemicals and analyze boiler water for such things as acidity, causticity, and alkalinity.

Responsibilities:

• Install and maintain low and high pressure pipe lines and equipment utilized in distribution of high temperature hot water.
• Maintain and repair hot water boilers and steam boilers.
• Maintain and repair heating units, pumps, hot water tanks, pipe fabrications, etc., as specified by written or verbal instructions, sketches and/or blue prints.
• Install low and high pressure assembles and bolt heating unit into place. Perform maintenance of hot water boilers.
• Replace damaged and/or worn out components as required by using hand tools or power tools and equipment.
• Observe boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and make repairs, such as changing burners and tightening pipes and fittings.
• Modify and maintain pipe systems and related machines and equipment required for the safe and efficient distribution of hot water by cutting, welding, threading, and uniting pipe.
• Operate a centrally-controlled, computerized (EMCS) Energy Management Control System utilizing Siemens software.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and adjust HVAC parameters in order to support HVAC craftsmen in adjusting HVAC systems during working and non-working hours.
• Provide information to Maintenance Workers – HVAC/Electrical, Mechanics, and Technicians utilizing alarm log and cold/hot calls from Production Control.
• Coordinates maintenance activities by ensuring that proper supervisors, skilled tradesmen and/or technicians are contacted regarding maintenance needs.
• After power failures occur, incumbent monitors and assures that equipment is restarted to preclude excessive demand on HVAC systems failures causing downtime and related maintenance time denoting changes in building temperature.
• Respond to after-hour service calls as the Service Call Dispatcher for the Air Force Academy utilities and various base-wide facilities such as roads, water, gas, electrical power outages, Fire Department and the Security Forces Department. Service Dispatcher determines whether a service call meets the Emergency criteria and directs the activities of the On-Call craftsmen to perform the appropriate function.
• Maintains a detailed Service Call Incident Log for all issues to Production Control to enter into the work order system.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience with hands-on operation and control of high pressure boiler vessels, high temperature water systems and associated delivery systems, heat plant operations to include monitoring, repair and preventive maintenance of associated systems and preventive maintenance operations. High school diploma or equivalent education or job training.
• Formal training in boiler operations preferred but not mandatory. Basic understanding of computers, Energy Management Systems and methods of operations.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the proper operation of HVAC equipment.
• Performs all assigned duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and directives.
• Displays courtesy and skill in dealing with internal and external customers, coworkers, and management.
• Accurately maintains and updates records to enable quick and efficient retrieval of information.
• Follows up on suspense items to ensure timely completion.
• Consistently produces quality products and service.
• Ability to work independently.
• Complete all training within required timeline.
• Perform all work in a safe and secure manner.
• All conferences, workshops and seminars as deemed necessary by the supervisor or the position. Completes all safety, anti-terrorism, fire extinguisher, asbestos awareness, and any other local, state, federal, installation required, and any other training deemed necessary by the supervisor or position.

• Must maintain licenses and/or credentials required for this position.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

• Must be able to work independently and interact well with others in a team setting.

• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.
• Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements of the customer to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform on-call duties when necessary and report to work within the required timeframe from notification.
• Physically fit to bend, stoop, and lift in awkward positions and able to lift up to 60 lbs.

• Must possess the ability to work in a team or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check.

Benefits:

THTBC offers full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Company paid short term disability, basic life & AD&D
• Employee paid long term disability, voluntary life and AD&D for dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successfully completing a thorough background investigation.

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.