Boiler Operator at Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation

Basic Salary : Ksh. 25,832
House Allowance: Ksh. 15,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 5,000
Risk Allowance: Ksh. 2,000
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Boiler Operator Job

• Operates automatically fired boilers to generate steam that supplies heat for industrial processes.
• Observes pressure, temperature, and meters on panel to verify specified operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators, and burners.
• Turns valves and adjusts controls to set specified fuel feed, draft openings, water level, and steam pressure of boiler.
• Observes boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and makes repairs, such as changing burners and tightening pipes and fittings.
• May test and treat boiler feed water, using specified chemicals.
• Maintain log of meter and gauge readings and record data, such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.

Requirements for the Boiler Operator Job

• Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Certification in boiler operations.

1 year experience in industrial boiler operation