Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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ATG Innovations (ATGI) is an innovative management and information technology services company. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Vienna, VA, we are a Small Business Administration (SBA) certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).

ATGI supports the federal government and select industry partners in the delivery of outcome-focused services and technologically advanced IT solutions. Our team of experts deliver comprehensive solutions supporting the most pressing needs of our clients. We leverage our proven Enterprise Transformation, Customer Experience, and Technology Management capabilities to ensure our clients achieve program excellence.

ATGI provides quality-focused services for complex projects with an intentional focus on delivering exceptional service underpinned by integrity and a commitment to partnership.

ATGI is looking to fill the position of Boiler Plant Operator who will be responsible for maintenance, and repair of the boiler plant operations. The position is within the Boiler Plant Section of the Facilities Management Service of the VA Black Hills Health Care System, located in Fort Meade, SD. Work Schedule: 7 days a week 8:00am-4:00pm, 4:00pm-12:00am, 12:00am-8:00am.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• 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.
• Observes and documents information such as pressures, temperatures, levels, and detectors to detect for signs of trouble.
• Monitors, adjusts and control all phases of Boiler Plant operations through the use of manual, automatic, semi-automatic, microprocessor controls or systems.
• Adjusts fuel feeds, volume and velocity of draft and other firebox variables to maintain combustion efficiencies, prevents unexpected shutdowns and prevents possible furnace explosions.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years as a Boiler Plant Operator who was responsible for maintenance, and repair of the boiler plant operations experience within the last 6 months required, demonstrating the ability to:

• Uses electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls, charts, reorders, meters, gauges, and computer-generated data to determine adjustments or corrections necessary for proper Boiler Operations or changing load requirements.
• Operates, adjusts, maintains, replaces and repairs auxiliary equipment. Performs major and minor repairs to equipment and operates in accordance with regulations and directives, ASME Boiler and pressure vessel codes, ASHRAE Standards, and facility policies.
• Collects samples of boiler water and following prescribed methods must be able to run test to determine boiler water quality.
• Arranges, locates, plans, and lays out the installation, modification, fabrication and repair of various new and existing piping systems and related equipment.
• Assists with project design and planning with projects affecting the boiler plant

Qualifications License Requirement: Selected applicants must be able to obtain a South Dakota Rural Water License for Basic water treatment.

Physical Requirements: Frequently work in confined areas in and around boilers. Requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching.

Frequently lift and carry boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted. Occasionally, and with assistance, carries items weighing over 40 pounds. Working Conditions: Mainly works indoors, but occasionally work outside for short periods of time.

Subject to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating machinery, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil and fumes. Subject to cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment and burns from acids, caustics, hot water, steam and contact with boilers. Work on catwalks and ladders.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We support our associates through the recognition and rewards they deserve for the hard work they perform. We provide access to a wide range of benefits including:

• Competitive Compensation
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 401k
• Healthcare Coverage
• Professional Development

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