PLC/DLC Boiler Operator
2026-08-14T11:07:38+00:00
CDL Human Resource
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FULL_TIME
Kiambu
Kiambu
00100
Kenya
Human Services
Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Energy & Mining
2026-08-21T17:00:00+00:00
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CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.Within her 14 year tenure in a well established logistics company, She honed her skill in human resources management and thereafter started CDL.
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JOB OBJECTIVE:
To safely and efficiently operate and maintain PLC/DLC-controlled boilers of approximately 20 TPH capacity connected to a turbine, ensuring optimal boiler performance, reliability, safety, and continuous steam supply to support uninterrupted plant operations.
DETAILED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate Low / 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.
- May supervise daily maintenance on boilers including oil and greasing of stokers, fans, motors, hydraulic / Pneumatic, Various type of Valves operation, Pressure Switch, Safety Valves, etc. If any 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:
- Adding chemicals to condition boiler water.
- Maintaining a chemical balance in boiler water according to prescribed procedures.
- Performing conductivity, alkalinity, phosphate, silica, sulphate, and other hardness tests.
- 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, TDS, PPM, PH and steam and hot water production with respect quality of fuel, water, etc.
- Cooperate and work with State 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 with respect to safety.
ACCOUNTIBILITIES:
- Operate respective production related plants/machines/equipment of respective department.
- Perform routine maintenance of related plants/machines/equipment of respective department to maintain from safety with smooth operation.
- Conduct inspections of related plants/machines/equipment of respective department
- QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering- Plant or Production Options
- EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of PLC/DLC-controlled boilers
- Experience operating boilers of approximately 20 TPH capacity
- Must have experience operating boilers connected to a turbine.
- Operate Low / 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.
- May supervise daily maintenance on boilers including oil and greasing of stokers, fans, motors, hydraulic / Pneumatic, Various type of Valves operation, Pressure Switch, Safety Valves, etc. If any 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:
- Adding chemicals to condition boiler water.
- Maintaining a chemical balance in boiler water according to prescribed procedures.
- Performing conductivity, alkalinity, phosphate, silica, sulphate, and other hardness tests.
- 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, TDS, PPM, PH and steam and hot water production with respect quality of fuel, water, etc.
- Cooperate and work with State 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 with respect to safety.
- Operate respective production related plants/machines/equipment of respective department.
- Perform routine maintenance of related plants/machines/equipment of respective department to maintain from safety with smooth operation.
- Conduct inspections of related plants/machines/equipment of respective department
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering- Plant or Production Options
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Vacancy title:
PLC/DLC Boiler Operator
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Energy & Mining]
Jobs at:
CDL Human Resource
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 21 2026
Duty Station:
Kiambu | Kiambu
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 14 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.Within her 14 year tenure in a well established logistics company, She honed her skill in human resources management and thereafter started CDL.
Read more about this company
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To safely and efficiently operate and maintain PLC/DLC-controlled boilers of approximately 20 TPH capacity connected to a turbine, ensuring optimal boiler performance, reliability, safety, and continuous steam supply to support uninterrupted plant operations.
DETAILED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate Low / 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.
- May supervise daily maintenance on boilers including oil and greasing of stokers, fans, motors, hydraulic / Pneumatic, Various type of Valves operation, Pressure Switch, Safety Valves, etc. If any 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:
- Adding chemicals to condition boiler water.
- Maintaining a chemical balance in boiler water according to prescribed procedures.
- Performing conductivity, alkalinity, phosphate, silica, sulphate, and other hardness tests.
- 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, TDS, PPM, PH and steam and hot water production with respect quality of fuel, water, etc.
- Cooperate and work with State 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 with respect to safety.
ACCOUNTIBILITIES:
- Operate respective production related plants/machines/equipment of respective department.
- Perform routine maintenance of related plants/machines/equipment of respective department to maintain from safety with smooth operation.
- Conduct inspections of related plants/machines/equipment of respective department
- QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering- Plant or Production Options
- EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of PLC/DLC-controlled boilers
- Experience operating boilers of approximately 20 TPH capacity
- Must have experience operating boilers connected to a turbine.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: associate degree
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