Power Plant - Operating Engineer I

MSD • Rahway, NJ

10h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer, the Operating Engineer I observes and operates outside utility distribution systems and auxiliary equipment to provide services across the site. The role operates and monitors turbo-generators and their auxiliary equipment, including turbine room switchgear, as well as power plant water-conditioning equipment and site process cooling water systems.

The position tests, treats, and adjusts heaters, boilers, cooling towers, deionized water, and reverse osmosis water to maintain proper chemistry. The engineer operates 900# and 135# steam boilers, steam turbines, and associated auxiliaries, and must have a thorough knowledge of boilers, piping, and auxiliaries, plus practical knowledge of control instruments.

The role follows verbal and written instructions and special operating procedures from the Watch Engineer, as well as standard operating procedures. It exchanges operating information between shifts, trains assigned personnel for qualifications or advancement, and follows current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and documentation requirements. Work is performed on an 8-hour rotating shift schedule: 6 AM–2 PM, 2 PM–10 PM, or 10 PM–6 AM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineer (1-C) license or higher.
• Previous power plant operating experience.
• Ability, fitness, and skill to perform the work.
• Ability and willingness to work a rotating shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Observe and operate outside utilities distribution systems and auxiliary equipment to provide services to all sections of the site.
• Operate and monitor turbo-generators and associated auxiliary equipment, including turbine room switchgear.
• Operate power plant water-conditioning equipment, including reverse osmosis units, deionizers, polishers, filters, UV systems, and ozone systems.
• Operate site process cooling water systems.
• Test, treat, and adjust heaters, boilers, cooling towers, deionized water, and reverse osmosis water to maintain proper chemistry.
• Operate 900# and 135# steam boilers, steam turbines, and their auxiliaries.
• Exchange operating information with the previous shift and relay information to the relieving shift.
• Train assigned personnel for qualifications or advancement to a higher classification.
• Follow applicable cGMP and documentation requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED