Boiler Operator

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Boiler Operation and Startup/Shutdown:

  • Ignite, start, run, and shut down industrial boilers, burners, and auxiliary equipment according to plant specifications.

  • Manage fuel supply (such as wood waste, sanding dust, biomass, or natural gas common in particle plants) and air-fuel ratios for complete and efficient combustion.

• Parameter and Control Monitoring:

  • Continuously watch pressure gauges, temperature dials, water levels, and automated Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or PLC panels.

  • Maintain steady steam or thermal oil pressure required for particle dryers, refiners, and hot-press machines in the board-making process.

    Water Treatment and Chemical Testing:

  • Test boiler feedwater regularly for parameters like pH, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), hardness, and oxygen levels.

  • Dosing anti-scalants, oxygen scavengers, and performing routine blowdowns to prevent scale buildup, corrosion, and foaming.

• Maintenance and Housekeeping:

  • Conduct routine preventive maintenance such as lubricating pumps, fans, and valves.

  • Clean soot, ash, and scale from burner tips, tubes, and heat exchangers.

  • Assist mechanical and electrical maintenance teams during major plant overhauls or shutdowns.

• Safety and Regulatory Compliance:

  • Inspect safety valves, low-water cutoffs, pressure relief devices, and emergency shutdown systems.

  • Follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and confined space entry safety protocols.

  • Maintain strict logs of operating hours, fuel consumption, water testing results, and safety checks to comply with local boiler inspectorates and environmental standards.

• Coordination with Production:

  • Communicate directly with particle plant production supervisors to anticipate steam/heat demand shifts (e.g., during line start-ups, grade changes, or emergency halts).