Third Class Power Plant Engineer

Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The mission of the Department of Facilities Management is to is to create, maintain, and manage a physical environment that enhances teaching, learning, and living; and serves to support our campus constituents and our region through responsible stewardship of resources.

This position provides a welcoming and inclusive environment by providing customer service to a diverse campus community of employees and students. Working with diverse students, parents, faculty, staff, and other involved parties by providing the highest level of student facing front-line customer service. We dedicate each day to student success and retention, as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion.

This is a full-time, 12 month, AFSCME position.

TOUR OF DUTY: Saturday -Monday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Tuesday-Wednesday, 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
DAYS OFF: Thursday & Friday
LOCATION: Campus Wide

This is an essential position.

This position will operate, maintain and/or repair high pressure boilers and auxiliary machinery and equipment; clean machinery and equipment; respond to emergencies or equipment breakdowns; maintain adequate supply of fuel; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to ensure that assigned power plant facility is operated and maintained safely and efficiently.

Essential Duties:

-Checks, inspects and monitors various types of machinery, equipment and systems such as steam traps, heat control panels, safety valves and gauges, high and low water converters and/or steam reducing stations, gas systems, fire alarms, fire sprinklers and fire hydrant systems, standpipes, hot water preheat or oil jackets; various types of generators such as diesel, steam and turbine; various types of pumps and water pumping stations; pneumatic temperature and pressure control systems; electrical systems; steam and water lines and systems; refrigeration systems; air conditioning and ventilating systems; and motor bearings, boiler fires, air compressors, smoke stack emissions, coiling oil tanks and chemical tank levels, etc., to ensure that assigned plant facility is operated in a safe, efficient and pollution-free manner.

-Operates machinery and equipment such as chillers, boilers, generators, pumps and valves to ensure the provision of power.

-Repairs, overhauls and maintains machinery and equipment by replacing turbines, boilers, burners, motors, pumps and compressors; by using metal laths, electric hacksaws, pipe threaders and other machine shop equipment; by turning over auxiliary equipment as needed; by repairing and overhauling pipes, valves, gauges, etc.; by cleaning or replacing filters; by lubricating equipment; and by making minor electrical or plumbing repairs to keep equipment operating efficiently and to prevent breakdowns.

-Cleans and maintains work areas and plant machinery and equipment, such as suction and discharge oil strainers, burners, boilers and pumps to ensure the safety and efficiency of plant operations.

-Responds to emergencies and breakdowns by evaluating equipment or system problems; by identifying problems with systems covered under service contract and informing the appropriate contractor; by determining that repairs are necessary and taking corrective action; by deciding when to shut down equipment or systems; by transferring from automatic to manual operation; and by operating the power plant by total steam when other systems fail to ensure uninterrupted service.

-Oversees the acquisition, storage and use of fuel oils by verifying receipt of fuel and directing delivery to proper storage facility; monitoring fuel oil levels by means of a dipstick and treating fuel oil with additives to remove sludge and prevent corrosion to ensure the availability of clean burning fuel oil.

-Performs related functions such as inspecting operating systems on a regular basis and identifying and reporting faulty equipment; calibrating pneumatic temperature and pressure control systems; making entries in logs or other records of fuel consumption, temperatures, etc.; reviewing blueprints, technical manuals or other specialized material; adjusting heat levels according to outside temperatures; identifying work-related problems noted by personnel; responding to complaints; interpreting laws and codes and assessing their applicability to plant operations; attending training programs; and setting work or repair priorities.

-Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity apply online here: jobs.bridgew.edu

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of a Third Class or higher Stationary Engineer's license based on standards established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws;
• Knowledge of the types and uses of industrial type heating systems;
• Knowledge of the types and uses of pneumatic controls used in power plant operations;
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical practice;
• Knowledge of the types and uses of pumps used in water and fuel systems;
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of pipefitting;
• Knowledge of the types and uses of chemicals used in water treatment;
• Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in power plants;
• Knowledge of the types and uses of high and low pressure boilers;
• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques used in firing and operating high or low pressure coal or oil Knowledge fired boilers and their auxiliary equipment;
• Knowledge of the proper methods for storing and handling fuels;
• Skill in using small hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hacksaws and pipe threaders;
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to lift heavy objects;
• Ability to deal tactfully with others;
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities;
• Ability to maintain accurate records;
• Ability to give oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner;
• Ability to work in group situations;
• All other appropriate duties as listed in the State Job Specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A current and valid Massachusetts Driver's License.