Power Plant - Operating Engineer I
About The Position
The Operating Engineer I works under the supervision of the Watch Engineer to observe and operate outside utility distribution systems and auxiliary equipment, providing services to all sections of the site. The position operates and monitors turbo-generators and associated auxiliary equipment, including turbine room switchgear, as well as water-conditioning equipment and site process cooling-water systems. The role includes testing, treating, and adjusting heaters, boilers, cooling towers, deionized water, and reverse-osmosis water to maintain proper chemistry. The engineer observes and operates 900# and 135# steam boilers, steam turbines, and their auxiliaries, using verbal and written instructions, special operating procedures, and standard operating procedures. The position exchanges operating information between shifts and trains assigned personnel for qualification or advancement. Proper current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and documentation requirements must be followed. This is an 8-hour rotating-shift position covering 6 AM–2 PM, 2 PM–10 PM, and 10 PM–6 AM. Compensation is listed as $39.72 to $49.90. A New Jersey Blue Seal (1-C) Third Class Engineer License or higher is required.
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.
- 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 utility distribution systems and auxiliary equipment to provide adequate services to all sections of the site.
- Operate and monitor turbo-generators and their associated auxiliary equipment, including turbine room switchgear.
- Operate power plant water-conditioning equipment, including reverse-osmosis units, deionizers, polishers, filters, U.V. systems, ozone systems, and site process cooling-water systems.
- Test, treat, and adjust heaters, boilers, cooling towers, deionized water, and reverse-osmosis water to maintain 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 previous shift and relay information to the relieving shift.
- Train assigned personnel for qualifications or advancement to a higher classification.
- Follow 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
