Lead Power Plant Engineer

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

1d•$33 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Chief Engineer-Power Plant, the Lead Power Plant Engineer provides assistance in supervising, planning, inspecting, monitoring, scheduling and coordinating daily power plant activities. Controls, monitors and repairs boilers, turbines, generators and auxiliary power generating plant equipment. As delegated, schedules the repair and maintenance of high-pressure steam boiler, turbo-generator, medical waste incinerators and ancillary equipment that produces energy for end users. Assumes supervisory responsibility and authority in the absence of Chief Engineer, Power Plant. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Requirements

Minimum of two years Associates Degree or equivalent in mechanical, electrical or related discipline.
Completion of two years training in boiler operations and turbo-generator operations generally acquired from a technical school or military service.
Requires Stationary Operating Engineer's License from the City of Providence.
Supervisory skills to effectively direct the work of others.
Analytical ability to plan, schedule and coordinate work projects and to troubleshoot problems.
Knowledge of the thermodynamics of steam, the principals of generators and electricity.
Knowledge of relevant code requirements and regulations.
Minimum of five years Power Plant operation experience.
Works in areas exposed to electrical, heating and cooling equipment where there is exposure to noise, heat, asbestos, caustic chemicals, etc. and possibility medical waste.
Physical ability to climb ladders, carry tools and move and lift equipment, chemical containers and other materials.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of a design application (AutoCAD) system preferred.

Responsibilities

Regularly schedules and assigns work to others.
Provides technical assistance as required and conducts a follow-up inspection on all work assignments.
Participates in the interviewing and selection process.
Assesses performance, and recommends salary adjustments, where appropriate.
Counsels employees and recommends corrective action, up to and including termination.
Participates in the development of Facilities Management Power Plant policies and procedures.
Ensures subordinates understand and comply with department and hospital policies and procedures.
Daily inspects and checks the condition of the power plant machinery and equipment.
Monitors primary switch-gear and breaker controls and regulates the amount of electricity produced by each hospital generator in conjunction with the electricity received from the utility company.
Maintains close surveillance of bearing temperatures of generator shafts, oil and steam pressures and turbo generator temperatures and related valves.
Identifies problems and makes necessary adjustments to bring temperature and readings within normal ranges.
Checks and lubricates pumps, condensers, and air ejectors; check joints for leaks and make repairs.
Anticipates power needs, such as those caused by changes in the weather or power supplied by the utility company and starts or stops generator(s) to bring energy production into balance with hospital needs.
Records relevant events and facts concerning power plant operations and maintenance.
Takes and records gauge and meter readings, including the amount of electricity produced by each generator and power received from the utility company.
Maintains and monitors air conditioning tower water levels and operating conditions, adds chemicals to monitor harmful bacteria and viruses conditions and to prevent equipment corrosion.
Maintains machinery history logs and records such as time worked on projects and employee attendance.
Performs duties of subordinate personnel and performs other duties as assigned.