BBP Pump Attendant

Carnegie Museums•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The BBP Pump Attendant works in the Bellefield Boiler Plant and is responsible for its safe operation during their shift. The role performs preventive and requested maintenance and repairs, operates and monitors boilers and associated equipment, conducts inspections, and reports equipment problems to the Plant Operating Engineer. The attendant must follow plant procedures and be capable of performing duties without direct supervision during normal operating conditions. The position involves boiler and water-system testing, chemical treatment, placing equipment into service, equipment lubrication and cleaning, Lock-Out Tag-Out duties, and maintaining plant records and cleanliness. The attendant may fill in for the Operating Engineer during vacations and sick leave, and must be able to work 16-hour shifts and overtime in emergencies.

Requirements

Minimum high school education.
NIULPE Second Class Engineer’s license or Class A City of Pittsburgh Operating Engineers license, and experience with a steam distribution system.
At least 5 years of experience operating high-pressure steam systems and associated equipment.
Working knowledge of MS Windows, Word, and Excel.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Valid driver’s license.
NIULPE Second Class Engineers License.
Apply for and receive a City of Pittsburgh License within 6 months.
Physically capable of inspecting equipment throughout the supervised area, including climbing five stories of steps and ladders.
Experience using hand tools properly and safely and ability to open and close valves.
Ability to work 16-hour shifts when needed due to vacations and illnesses, and overtime in emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of BAS systems, particularly Delta V.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and requested maintenance or repairs as assigned.
Operate the Boiler Plant safely during the assigned shift and report equipment problems to the Plant Operating Engineer.
Conduct boiler water testing, adjust chemical treatment, and perform blowdown as necessary.
Test polishers and softeners and place them into service.
Assist with placing boilers into service and place pumps, fans, and compressors into service.
Lubricate operating equipment, check chemical tanks and inventory, clean assigned equipment, and paint as needed.
Blow down water columns and perform Lock-Out Tag-Out duties.
Replace light bulbs.
Walk down and create one-line diagrams of Bellefield Boiler Plant systems.
Follow plant procedures and perform duties without direct supervision during normal operating conditions.
Place boilers and associated equipment online and offline; monitor and control equipment.
Inspect equipment and boilers and maintain plant cleanliness.
Perform work in accordance with EPA, OSHA, and NFPA requirements.
Fill in for the Operating Engineer during vacations and sick leave when licensed and able.
Assist as directed by the Operating Engineer, Bellefield Foreman, and Bellefield Superintendent.
Cooperate with plant personnel to meet plant goals and carry out the Plant Superintendent's recommendations and directives.
Record completed plant operations and maintenance work and maintain records of on-the-job training.
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with plant personnel.