Power Plant Stationary Engineer

Explore the Possibilitiesand Advance with Us.Power Plant Stationary Engineer Job Number: 2023-43790Category: Maintenance and FacilitiesLocation: Worcester, MAShift: RotationExempt/Non-Exempt: Non ExemptBusiness Unit: UMass Chan Medical SchoolDepartment: School - Power Plant-Operations - W843010Job Type: Full-TimeSalary Grade: 22Union Code: Union Position-W20-AFSCME Trades and Building SvcNum. Openings: 1Post Date: July 6, 2023GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:Under the general supervision of the Director or designee, the Operational Co-Generation Engineer I operates the boilers, turbine generators, turbo-motor compressors and all related auxiliaries of the Co-Generation Facility.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for the production of steam, power, electrical power and refrigeration.Perform repairs to mechanical, electrical and distribution systems.Operate all high pressure steam boilers with super-heaters, economizers, and auxiliary equipment.Operate all steam turbine generators, condensers, condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries, synchronizing the generators when necessary. Logs observations. Perform minor electrical functions (changes fuses, bulbs, checks circuit breakers).Observe power demand and consumption making required adjustments for power factor correction, frequency, and voltage.Operate four (4) electrical power systems, namely, the Uninterrupted Power System (UPS), normal 13,800 volts power distribution system from the utility company, and the Emergency Power System from the standby diesel generator.Operate all centrifugal compressors, motors, condensing steam turbine-driven condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries. Logs observations.Operate a large cooling tower and fans serving the turbine and refrigeration systems.Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, and repair of all power plant equipment and instrumentation.Ability to take readings on all Power Plant Equipment.While in the performance of routine duties; may be required, as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification; where the work or task does not require a specific license.Perform other duties as required.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Must hold a Massachusetts Third Class or higher grade Stationary Engineers License.1-2 years experience in a modern power plant.Possess the theory and application of good safety practices around high pressure, high voltage systems (13,800 volts), and rotating equipment.Possess the theory, application, and experience in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration and condensing steam turbine-driven centrifugal compressors, evaporators, condensers, and related equipment.Possess theory, application and experience in the operation of large condensing, extracting steam turbo-electric generating equipment, and related auxiliaries.Possess the theory, application and experience of large high pressure boilers equipped with super heaters, economizers, dual fuel systems, pneumatic combustion controls and flame scanners.
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