Power Plant - Operating Engineer I
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 throughout the site. The role operates and monitors turbo-generators and associated equipment, including turbine room switchgear, and operates 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. It also observes and operates 900# and 135# steam boilers, steam turbines, and their auxiliaries. The employee follows verbal and written instructions, special operating procedures, and standard operating procedures; exchanges operating information between shifts; trains assigned personnel toward qualifications or advancement; and follows current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and documentation requirements. Work is performed on an 8-hour rotating shift schedule.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- New Jersey Blue Seal (1-C) 3rd Class Engineer License or higher.
- Previous power plant operating experience.
- Ability, fitness, and skill.
- Must be able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule.
- Thorough knowledge of boilers, piping, and auxiliaries, and practical knowledge of control instruments.
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, U.V. and ozone systems, and site process cooling water systems.
- Test, treat, and adjust heaters, boilers, cooling towers, deionized water, and reverse osmosis water for proper chemistry.
- Observe and operate 900# and 135# steam boilers, steam turbines, and their auxiliaries.
- Follow verbal and written instructions, special operating procedures, and standard operating procedures.
- Exchange operating information with the preceding and relieving shifts.
- Train assigned personnel for qualifications or advancement to a higher classification.
- Practice proper current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and documentation requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
