Boiler Operator
Expert Edge
Engineering & Technology
Uganda – Full Time – Energy & Utilities – USh 1,500,000 - 2,000,000
Job Summary
The Boiler Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operation, safe monitoring, and routine maintenance of the plant's steam boiler and auxiliary utility equipment. The role ensures a steady, safe, and efficient supply of steam to production lines in strict compliance with safety regulations.
Min Qualification: Diploma
Experience: Mid level – 5 years
Language Requirement: English
Working Hours: Full Time – 8 to 5
Location: Uganda
Key Responsibilities
Daily Operations: Safely start up, operate, and shut down steam boiler systems according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Monitoring & Logging: Continuously monitor boiler pressure, water levels, temperature gauges, fuel feed configurations, and combustion efficiency. Keep accurate, hourly logs of all operational parameters.
Water Treatment & Chemistry: Conduct routine testing of boiler feedwater and chemical levels. Perform regular, controlled blowdowns to manage water quality, regulate dissolved solids, and prevent internal scaling or corrosion.
Routine Maintenance: Carry out basic preventative maintenance, including cleaning burners, checking filters, inspecting gaskets, and identifying minor steam, water, or fuel leaks.
Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols, including regular testing of critical safety mechanisms like low-water cut-off switches, gauge glasses, and pressure safety valves. Maintain a clean and hazard-free boiler room environment.
Reporting: Promptly report any technical abnormalities, operational risks, or major repair needs to the Maintenance Supervisor or Site Operations Coordinator.
Job Requirements
Education: Minimum of a Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, or any related Engineering discipline.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience operating industrial steam boilers (biomass, oil, or gas-fired) within a manufacturing, processing, or heavy production facility.
Skills Required:
Practical technical understanding of fluid pressure, industrial pumps, valves, and steam distribution networks.
Familiarity with workplace safety protocols (e.g., Lock-Out/Tag-Out and Permit to Work systems).
High safety awareness, alertness, and troubleshooting ability on the production floor.
Reliable team player willing to work in structured day and night shifts as required.
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