BOILERMAN

Key Responsibilities and Duties
Boiler Operation and Monitoring:
Operating and monitoring high-pressure steam boilers, including performing routine start-up, shutdown, and blowdown procedures.

Continuously monitoring gauges, meters, and control systems to ensure correct pressure, temperature, water, and fuel levels.

Adjusting controls and valves to maintain optimal performance and meet production demand.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

Conducting daily checks, inspections, and regular preventive maintenance (cleaning, lubrication, replacing worn parts) on boiler systems and auxiliary equipment (e.g., cooling towers, compressors, pumps).

Troubleshooting and diagnosing faults or breakdowns in boiler operations and performing first-level repairs.
Coordinating with maintenance teams for major repairs and improvements.
Safety and Compliance:
Ensuring the boiler operation strictly adheres to all safety procedures and legal regulations (e.g., those set by DOSH/JKKP in Malaysia, or relevant national/local authorities).

Preparing the boiler and associated documentation for annual statutory inspections by relevant authorities.
Monitoring safety devices and taking prompt action to resolve any safety hazards.
Water Treatment and Testing:

Performing chemical analysis and testing of boiler feedwater and boiler water to prevent corrosion, scale, and deposits.

Making necessary chemical adjustments to maintain water quality specifications.
Documentation and Reporting:

Maintaining detailed logbooks and checklists of daily boiler operations, readings, maintenance routines, repairs, and safety activities.
Reporting day-to-day activities and any abnormalities to the shift supervisor or Steam Engineer.

 Qualifications and Skills
Certification: Must possess a valid official government-issued Boiler Man Certificate of Competency (e.g., Grade 1 or Grade 2, depending on the boiler class and location). This is often the most critical requirement.

Education: Typically requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a vocational certificate, diploma, or advanced/graduate diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering fields often preferred.
Experience: Usually requires at least 1-4 years of working experience in the operation and maintenance of industrial boilers, particularly in a manufacturing or production environment.

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of boiler systems, mechanics, controls, and safety standards.
Proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical and operational faults.
Knowledge of boiler water treatment and chemical testing.

Ability to read and interpret technical documents and manuals.