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Duties

Position will be open a minimum of 30 days and may be extended if additional vacancies exist. Initial cut off for applications will be approximately 2 weeks after the open date of the announcement. Additional candidates will be referred approximately every 2 weeks after that until all positions have been filled.

Major duties listed but not limited to:

Tests, adjusts, maintains, replaces, and repairs Boiler Safety Devices such as flame safeguard systems, pressure switches, pressure differential switches, limit switches, timers, water column safety devices, electric/electronic probes and sensors, steam safety valves, and automatic and manual fuel valves for the purpose of preventing major pressure vessel failures and/or furnace explosions
Visually inspects Boiler settings and refractory linings for signs of deterioration and failure due to heat stress resulting in flue gases escaping into the plant and endangering on-duty personnel
Uses electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls, charts, recorders, meters, gauges, and computer-generated data to determine adjustments or correction necessary for proper Boiler Operations or changing load requirements
Uses tools such as manometers, multi-meters, combustion analyzers to control pollutants, tests gauges, infrared thermometer, and dead-weight gauge tester to maintain, replace and repair auxiliary equipment
Adjusts fuel feeds, volume and velocity of draft and other firebox variables to maintain combustion efficiencies, prevent unexpected shut downs and prevent possible furnace explosions
Maintains and analyzes the Boiler Water Treatment program
Work Schedule: 35 day rotating shifts - Rotating shifts to cover plant operations (ensuring 24 hour/7 day week coverages) to include weekdays, weekend, and holidays. (Work hours will be further discussed during interview)
Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator- Critical Skills Incentive Authorized- Recruitment Incentive Authorized-/PD80085A
Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): This occupation for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive through 9/21/2024. Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI for a pro-rated amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.
Recruitment Incentive: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Telework: Not Available
Bargaining Unit: Yes, covered

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $28.33 - $33.05 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:

Signing bonus
Ability to Relocate:

Sioux Falls, SD 57105: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person