Boiler Operator Jobs
Boiler Operator jobs are open across manufacturing, utilities, hospitals, and commercial facilities, from entry-level to lead and chief operator roles, with specializations in high-pressure steam, HVAC systems, and industrial process heating. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Boiler Operator (Shift Engineer)
Job no: 497306
Full time/Part time: Full-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Staff
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Operates the central boilers during an assigned shift. This includes igniting the burners on either fuel source (natural gas or #2 fuel oil), inspecting and maintaining the chemical and feedwater systems, monitoring the controls, and taking and recording readings from gauges and meters. Responsible for meeting the steam demand for various loads and conditions.
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Reads and records in a permanent log selected temperatures, pressures, flow rates, chemical concentrations, plume discharge and other parameters during the course of the work shift.
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Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on the boilers and their auxiliary equipment to include pumps, aerators, expansion tank, valves, gauges, etc.
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Monitors the energy management systems (currently CSI & ALC) and is able to manipulate settings to perform temporary corrective actions until the HVAC Shop can investigate the problem and perform permanent repairs or corrections. Maintains a log to record all actions performed within the energy management system.
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Performs all work with adherence to safety procedures. Inspects completed work and ensures that work conforms with requirements of local building and safety codes.
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Works off ladders and scaffolding occasionally.
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Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds of supplies, material, and equipment.
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Communicates effectively (both orally and in writing) with other tradesmen, vendors, and with students and occupants of buildings.
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Receives trouble and emergency calls from students and occupants after normal work hours and then investigates these calls as long as the boilers and all ancillary equipment are functioning correctly. The goal is to fix the problem without having to call in a tradesman, but the boiler operation cannot be jeopardized. Calls in a tradesman if the problem cannot be solved by himself.
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Keeps supervisor informed of all major problems that occurred during the work shift by entering the events in a clear and legible manner in a permanent log book.
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Receives supplies and deliveries for the department after normal work hours.
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Sweeps, vacuums, and cleans up office area and work floor after completion of shift.
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Maintains tools and test equipment so they are clean, operable, and properly stored.
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Performs other routine tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
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Has knowledge of high pressure boilers and possesses a blue seal for steam.
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Has a minimum of three years experience with high pressure boilers.
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Familiar with basic energy management principles and operation.
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Mechanical aptitude.
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Must possess or obtain "C" operator license for underground storage tanks (within 12 months).
Desired Qualifications:
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Troubleshoot boilers and auxiliary equipment.
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NJ Journeyman electrical license.
Licenses and Certificates:
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Blue seal license for steam.
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Valid driver’s license.
Salary Range:
$41.82 per hour
Exempt/Nonexempt: Nonexempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
apply on SHU website
Benefits Information:
Full Time Benefits
Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.
Advertised: 11 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Job Title: Boiler Operator (Shift Engineer)
Job no: 497306
Full time/Part time: Full-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Staff
Duties and Responsibilities:
-
Operates the central boilers during an assigned shift. This includes igniting the burners on either fuel source (natural gas or #2 fuel oil), inspecting and maintaining the chemical and feedwater systems, monitoring the controls, and taking and recording readings from gauges and meters. Responsible for meeting the steam demand for various loads and conditions.
-
Reads and records in a permanent log selected temperatures, pressures, flow rates, chemical concentrations, plume discharge and other parameters during the course of the work shift.
-
Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on the boilers and their auxiliary equipment to include pumps, aerators, expansion tank, valves, gauges, etc.
-
Monitors the energy management systems (currently CSI & ALC) and is able to manipulate settings to perform temporary corrective actions until the HVAC Shop can investigate the problem and perform permanent repairs or corrections. Maintains a log to record all actions performed within the energy management system.
-
Performs all work with adherence to safety procedures. Inspects completed work and ensures that work conforms with requirements of local building and safety codes.
-
Works off ladders and scaffolding occasionally.
-
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds of supplies, material, and equipment.
-
Communicates effectively (both orally and in writing) with other tradesmen, vendors, and with students and occupants of buildings.
-
Receives trouble and emergency calls from students and occupants after normal work hours and then investigates these calls as long as the boilers and all ancillary equipment are functioning correctly. The goal is to fix the problem without having to call in a tradesman, but the boiler operation cannot be jeopardized. Calls in a tradesman if the problem cannot be solved by himself.
-
Keeps supervisor informed of all major problems that occurred during the work shift by entering the events in a clear and legible manner in a permanent log book.
-
Receives supplies and deliveries for the department after normal work hours.
-
Sweeps, vacuums, and cleans up office area and work floor after completion of shift.
-
Maintains tools and test equipment so they are clean, operable, and properly stored.
-
Performs other routine tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
-
Has knowledge of high pressure boilers and possesses a blue seal for steam.
-
Has a minimum of three years experience with high pressure boilers.
-
Familiar with basic energy management principles and operation.
-
Mechanical aptitude.
-
Must possess or obtain "C" operator license for underground storage tanks (within 12 months).
Desired Qualifications:
-
Troubleshoot boilers and auxiliary equipment.
-
NJ Journeyman electrical license.
Licenses and Certificates:
-
Blue seal license for steam.
-
Valid driver’s license.
Salary Range:
$41.82 per hour
Exempt/Nonexempt: Nonexempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
apply on SHU website
Benefits Information:
Full Time Benefits
Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.
Advertised: 11 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CBRE2
- Rheem Manufacturing2
- Trinity Health2
- Yale New Haven Health2
- Agri-Mark, Inc. / Cabot Creamery1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Education3
- Food & Beverage3
- Manufacturing2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in boiler operator jobs.
- Valid state boiler operator license or stationary engineer certificate
- Experience operating high-pressure steam or hot water boiler systems
- Ability to read and interpret gauges, controls, and equipment manuals
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance, blowdown procedures, and water treatment
- OSHA safety training and confined space entry certification
- High school diploma or GED with vocational or apprenticeship training preferred
Tips for Your Boiler Operator Job Search
List every license and certification you hold
Boiler operator postings filter hard on credentials. Your resume should name each license by its exact type, such as low-pressure or high-pressure endorsement, along with the issuing state and expiration date so hiring managers can verify fit immediately.
Tailor your resume to the boiler type
Fire-tube, water-tube, and electric boilers each attract different employers. Identify which systems you have hands-on hours with and call them out by name in your work history rather than using a generic phrase like industrial boiler experience.
Target facilities by fuel type and pressure class
Hospitals run low-pressure steam plants, refineries need high-pressure certifications, and municipal utilities often require gas and oil dual-fuel experience. Matching your credentials to the facility type before you apply cuts down rejections and speeds up callbacks.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists boiler operator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Walk through a shift log in the interview
Interviewers for boiler positions want to hear how you document readings, flag abnormal pressure or temperature trends, and hand off to the next shift. Prepare a specific example from a real shift log you maintained so your answer is concrete and verifiable.
Negotiate shift differential before you accept
Boiler rooms run around the clock, and overnight and weekend differentials vary significantly between facilities. Ask about the shift schedule and differential structure during the offer stage, not after you start, so you can compare total compensation accurately.
Boiler Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most boiler operators?
The companies hiring the most boiler operators right now include CBRE, Rheem Manufacturing, and Trinity Health, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hospitals, municipal utilities, and large manufacturing plants consistently account for the bulk of active postings.
How many boiler operator jobs are remote?
About 0% of boiler operator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of operating pressurized equipment. The sub-areas most likely to allow any remote work are supervisory or chief operator roles that include administrative reporting, scheduling, and compliance documentation alongside occasional on-site oversight.
How do you become a boiler operator?
Becoming a boiler operator starts with a high school diploma or GED, followed by a vocational program or a union apprenticeship that covers boiler systems, thermodynamics, and safety codes. After completing hands-on training hours, you apply for your state boiler operator license, which requires passing a written exam. Additional endorsements for higher-pressure systems open doors to more advanced facilities and lead roles.
Can you get hired as a boiler operator with little experience?
Yes, entry-level boiler operator roles exist, particularly at facilities willing to bring on candidates who hold a valid low-pressure license and have completed a relevant vocational program or apprenticeship. Emphasize any coursework in steam systems, hands-on lab hours, and safety certifications on your resume. Starting in a maintenance technician or boiler room helper role at a large facility is a common path into licensed operator positions.
What does the boiler operator interview process look like?
Most boiler operator interviews begin with a phone screen focused on your license type and the pressure classes you are certified to operate. An in-person or on-site interview typically follows, where a chief engineer or facilities manager asks scenario-based questions about abnormal readings, emergency shutdowns, and shift handoff procedures. Some facilities include a brief walk-through of the plant so they can assess how you read gauges and identify equipment.
Where can I find and apply to boiler operator jobs?
You can find and apply to boiler operator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your license type, experience level, and preferred facility, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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