Kenafric Industries Limited Boiler Attendant Job in Kenya

Kenafric Industries Limited

Boiler Attendant
 

Function of Job: 
 

Under general supervision of designated supervisor, to be responsible for firing and minor maintenance of high pressure boilers supplying heat and power.
 

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Operate high pressure boilers, including starting and shutting down.
• Monitor boiler operations and react to varying load requirements.
• Perform constant visual checks, read gauges, and manipulate controls.
• Assure that various meter readings of pressure and temperature are recorded.
• Inspect boiler pipes, valves, pumps, and safety devices for leaks and malfunctions.
• Periodically inspect and adjust control mechanisms.
• Blow down boiler when conductive solids and impurities exceed specified limits; test high and low pressure safety controls.
• Schedule and supervise cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Supervise and assist in minor equipment repairs.
• May supervise daily maintenance on boilers including oil and greasing of stokers, fans, motors, and other operating mechanisms.
• Observe fire and safety precautions.
• May be responsible for chemical makeup of water, testing of water qualities, and checking viscosity of oil, including:

1. adding chemicals to condition boiler water.
2. maintaining a chemical balance in boiler water according to prescribed procedures.
3. performing conductivity, alkalinity, phosphate, silica, sulphate, and other hardness tests.
4. adding chemicals to boilers needed to maintain a good chemical balance.

• May order gas and oil deliveries.
• Prepare and maintain records on treatment, oil, gas chemicals consumption, and steam and hot water production.
• Cooperate and work with authorities and other inspectors as required.
• May perform general maintenance duties requiring skills in plumbing, painting or mechanical trades.
• May investigate and take corrective action for emergency repairs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

• Vocational school graduation or equivalent.
• One year of experience in work related to the operation of high or low pressure boilers, or requiring heating, mechanical or plumbing skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge and ability to operate and maintain high pressure boilers.
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy lifting.

Email: recruit@kenafricind.com