BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

As a trainee/designee, to inspect, repair and maintain plant control systems, steam and water header pressure and temperature control systems, steam and water flow metering systems and all component units of these systems.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a trainee/designee, perform the following duties under the direction of an Instrument and Control Repairperson or an Operating Engineer:
Disassemble units and repair or replace components, pipes, couplings, and control devices, such as steam and water flow meters, combustion control meters, fuel and air flow controllers and transmitters, temperature receivers and recorders, damper controls and reducing valves.
Assemble and install meters, gauges, controllers and other instruments.
Install and replace copper tubing, valves, wiring and component parts in pneumatic equipment and electronic control systems.
Coordinate the disassembly and repair of reducing valves and desuperheating controls and devices.
Maintain records on malfunctions, repairs and maintenance.
Maintain an inventory of parts.

RELATED DUTIES

Inspect, install and repair steam pipes and insulation, valves, pumps and safety devices.
Inspect and adjust automatic or manual boiler control mechanisms.
Clean, inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment and facilities including, but not limited to, oiling, greasing, repair of furnace refractories, and repacking of leaking packing glands.
Observe fire and safety precautions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision is received from a designated official.
May receive direction from an Instrument and Control Repairperson or an Operating Engineer

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or a trade school equivalent is necessary.
Reasonable maritime or powerhouse experience with high pressure boiler operations is necessary.
Ability to tolerate high levels of heat and noise is necessary.
Reasonable mechanical aptitude is necessary.
Reasonable knowledge of the equipment, methods, and materials used in boiler operations is necessary.
Reasonable knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of high pressure boilers and related equipment is necessary.
Ability to regulate boiler operations is necessary.
Reasonable knowledge of safety standards and procedures is necessary.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in relationships with subordinates and staff is necessary.
Physical ability to perform the full range of duties of the classification is necessary.