Operating Engineer

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Engineer operates automatically fired boilers to generate hot water that supplies heat or power for buildings. Operates absorber and related air handling units that supply chilled water for buildings. Operates Absorbers, Micro Turbines and Building Automation Software.

Requirements

Three years’ maintenance or facilities experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent technical training.
Philadelphia engineer grade A license must be acquired within 6 months of hiring.

Responsibilities

Perform rounds of the campus to ensure proper operation of absorbers, boilers, air handlers and pumps.
Observes pressure, temperature, on panel to verify specified operation of absorbers.
Observes air handling units to detect malfunctions and makes repairs, such as tightening pipes, fittings, pump repairs, and filter changes.
Adjusts controls to set specified operating temperature of absorption systems and air handlers.
Cleans and repairs absorbers, micro turbines and propane blender, blow down to discharge sediment; regulates feed water and condensation pumps and lubricates pump equipment.
Uses building automation software to adjust temperatures in office spaces as requested, as well as log operating conditions of all engineering equipment on campus.
Carries cell phone and portable radio during shift and responds to emergency situations on campus.
Assists other department employees in project completion.
Perform other role-related duties as assigned or requested.