Boiler Specialist

Full Job Description

The Boiler Specialist will perform the following:

• Provide training and supervision of inmates in Boiler Operations at a prison facility.
• Ensure inmates are helped to become team-oriented with the goal to enable them to succeed outside of the prison environment.
• Enforce security regulations and perform inmate supervision.

Successful candidates will possess:

• Experience with Industrial Boilers: Operating and maintaining high-pressure steam and hot water boilers, combustion systems, and high-pressure vessels.
• System Maintenance: Expertise in installing and maintaining steam, condensate, and hydronic heating piping, as well as steam traps and pressure regulators.
• Mechanical Proficiency: Skilled in inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing boiler systems, including pump and motor maintenance.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes and Local/State Boiler Codes.

The Agency:
Our dedicated team of professionals ensures public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. We provide maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement.

For additional information about the Utah Department of Corrections please go to this link. http://www.corrections.utah.gov/

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage.
• 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
• 2 vision plan options under EyeMed

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
  • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
  • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.

Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid Time Off:

• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
• Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.

We have 12 paid holidays.

Requirements

• Boiler Operations: Operates and maintains high/low pressure steam, electric, and other boiler types.

• Maintenance & Repair: Troubleshoots problems, performs preventative maintenance on machinery, and preference will be given for candidates who can evacuates/recharges air conditioning systems working knowledge.

• Instruction: Teaches inmates principles and techniques of the trade, including adherence to industry and safety standards.

• Electrical/Controls: Performs basic diagnostics on electrical circuits, instrumentation, sensors, and control panels .

• Security: Prepares inmate incident and disciplinary reports and manages inmate movement

Qualifications

• Experience: 2-5+ years of experience in industrial boiler operation, maintenance, or repair.

• Certifications: Preference for OSHA Safety Certification, NFPA credentials, and EPA 608 Certification.

• Safety Standards: Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures, confined space entry, and hazardous energy control.

• Communication: Ability to speak clearly, listen effectively, and read/interpret blueprints and technical manuals.

Additional Information

• Physical Demands: Requires strenuous physical exertion, including frequent climbing of ladders, lifting objects over 50 pounds, and crouching or crawling in restricted areas.

• Background Check: Selected applicants must undergo a full background investigation, which may include a polygraph.

• Driver License: Subject to Driver Eligibility standards

• Environmental Risks: Exposure to heat, steam, noise, chemicals, and extreme outdoor weather.