Plant Maintenance Engineer
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Mechanical Maintenance Manager, oversees the operation of the steam power plant and related systems. Serves as lead worker (i.e. provides work direction & training) over lower-level steam plant workers in installation, repair, maintenance & operation of all associated steam plant equipment (e.g., boilers, other fuel burning equipment, blowers, flow meters, pumps, generators, fans, pollution control equipment, chemical feed equipment, air compressor equipment, etc.). This position is responsible for powerhouse safety practices; must be skilled in operating and maintaining all boiler and boiler related auxiliary equipment. Responsible for recognizing unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate emergency action; understands steam plant procedures; calculates fractions, decimals and percentages; and maintains accurate records.
Requirements
- High School Diploma equivalent GED.
- Department of Labor or equivalent license Stationary Engineer certificate or associate degree or tech school certification and two (2) or more years related experience.
- Licensed as Ohio Third-Class Stationary Steam Engineer or equivalent license from another State.
- Minimum 18 months experience while holding above mentioned license.
- Knowledge of safety practices associated with operation of power plant.
- Knowledge of supervisory principles/techniques.
- Knowledge of stationary engineering.
- Knowledge of power plant operation.
- Skill in operation and maintenance of power plant and related equipment.
- Ability to understand practical field of stationary engineering.
- Ability to write instructions and reports relating to plant maintenance and power generating equipment.
- Employees are required to stand, walk, climb, and bend for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Works well with hands and works with close tolerance.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
- Must possess valid driver’s license and insurability under UT driving policies required.
- Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in mechanical maintenance.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to accurately record indicator readings.
- Ability to perform work independently.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to solve technical problems.
- Ability to read technical documents.
- Must possess verbal communication skills necessary to provide excellent customer service.
- Must possess verbal skills to communicate with other trades and work control.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 12 months experience in supervisory capacity preferred
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in supervisory capacity
Responsibilities
- Oversees the operation of the steam power plant and related systems.
- Serves as lead worker, providing work direction and training to lower-level steam plant workers.
- Installs, repairs, maintains, and operates all associated steam plant equipment.
- Ensures powerhouse safety practices.
- Operates and maintains all boiler and boiler related auxiliary equipment.
- Recognizes unusual or threatening conditions and takes appropriate emergency action.
- Maintains accurate records.
- Uses computers and computer systems to review operating data, error information, and make changes to boiler settings.
- Communicates with other trades and work control.
Benefits
- Tobacco-free campus
- Pre-employment health screening (drug and other required health screenings)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
