Apprentice Operating Engineer

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Utility Plant Engineer Apprentice participates in a four-year apprenticeship program that includes on-the-job training across all the University’s energy plants and concurrent classroom instruction at an approved vocational-technical school (1-2 evenings/week during the academic year). The Apprentice is required to attend all classes, pass courses, and meet licensing requirements to become qualified to operate all energy plants. During training, the Apprentice will learn to safely, reliably, and economically operate and understand each piece of equipment and system within the University’s energy plants, and is responsible for equipment and plant maintenance. Candidates must pass a mechanical aptitude test to be considered. This role embodies core Facilities Organization values: teamwork, innovation, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and sustainability, and involves collaboration with administrative leadership to support the Campus.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Able to read and write English.
Required to have basic mechanical, language and mathematical skills.
Work performance in prior positions.
Required to pass Mechanical Aptitude Test prior to employment.
Required to receive Blue Seal Steam license within 24 months.
Required to receive Blue Seal Refrigeration license within 36 months.
Required to pass CFC Universal Technician Certification for refrigerants within 36 months.
Upon completion of the Apprentice program, the employee will be required to join the OEIU union.
Required to successfully pass a background check and a pre-employment physical.
Valid Driver's License Required

Responsibilities

Participate in the apprenticeship program consisting of four years on the job training combined with four years classroom instruction at an approved vocational-technical school and pass courses and licensing requirements.
Obtain state licenses listed under qualifications in the time specified.
Work in all the University’s energy plants doing maintenance such as painting and cleaning of boilers, turbines, compressors, pumps, and cooling towers, and packing valves and pipe fitting.
Complete safety training provided by the department, covering hazardous chemicals, basic safety and first aid.
Work rotating shifts and overtime.
Wear safety equipment and adhere to all safety policies and regulations of the plants.