Stationary Engineer

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

1d•$36,090

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the safe operation of multiple high-pressure steam boilers, chillers, and related equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Formal education or training equivalent to a high school diploma
Requires high pressure Boiler Operator License or equivalent license
Must be able to work flexible shifts as needed
A valid driver's license is required
Knowledge of multiple boiler operations
Knowledge of maintenance activities and various types of mechanical equipment
Knowledge of safety precautions in a boiler operation
Ability to maintain a regular maintenance schedule
Ability to recognize malfunctions in boiler and other mechanical equipment
Ability to make minor mechanical repairs
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
Must be able to wear a respirator
Must be able to negotiate distances from building to building on campus and the ability to go up and down stairs in multi-story buildings
Must be able to navigate in small spaces including manholes and tunnels to perform maintenance and/or make necessary repairs
Must be able to hold, start, use and operate tools and equipment used in the skilled trade for extended periods
Must be able to load/unload tools and equipment (weights varying up to 75 lbs.)
Must be able to communicate to campus community and co-workers

Responsibilities

Turn on, pre-heat blowers to prepare high pressure boilers and opens valves to provide power and regulate for operations
Inspect pipes, plumbing, and steam lines
Check temperature, pressure gauges and water levels to insure proper operating conditions for boilers, cooling towers, fan coils, heaters, pumps and feed water tanks; make regular inspections of boilers, chillers, and other building systems, and records water levels, boiler readings, and temperature gauge readings
Monitor and log readings of high-pressure boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps and related equipment; adjust controls, as required, if readings indicate problems; troubleshoot problems with high pressure boilers and related equipment
Operate and maintains equipment, such as air compressors, condensation pumps, blowers, steam air dryers, chillers, and related equipment; perform minor maintenance to equipment and facilities
Prepare boilers for maintenance inspections for boiler inspectors and secures buildings and equipment and performs security checks
Tests all cooling tower waters for the right chemical levels to keep out bacteria and algae; check and treats all chilled water and hot water closed loop systems
Check all pumps, lines and fittings for safe and efficient operations
Perform other duties as assigned

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