Steam Fireman

UMass Lowell • Lowell, MA

11h

About The Position

General Summary of Position: The Facilities and Operations and Services' team is seeking a Steam Fireman. Incumbents of positions in this series operate, maintain and/or repair high pressure boilers and auxiliary machinery and equipment; clean machinery and equipment; respond to emergencies or equipment breakdowns; maintain adequate supply of fuel; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to ensure that the power plant facility is operated and maintained safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts 2 nd Class Steam Fireman or 1st Class Steam Fireman license based on standards established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
• Shift work as required
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial type heating systems
• Knowledge of the types and uses of industrial type heating systems
• Knowledge of the principles of pneumatics as applied to heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
• Knowledge of the types and uses of pneumatic controls used in power plant operations
• Knowledge of calibration and/or adjustment techniques as applied to pneumatic control systems
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical practice
• Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuring equipment used in a power plant such as manometers, voltmeters, anemometers, tachometers, etc.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of pumps used in water and fuel systems
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of pipefitting
• Knowledge of the types, uses and principles of operation of industrial type ventilation systems
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial type air conditioning systems
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines
• Knowledge of the types and uses of chemicals used in water treatment
• Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in power plants
• Knowledge of the types and uses of high- and low-pressure boilers
• Knowledge of the types and uses of steam plant accessory equipment, such as throttle valves, super heaters, back-pressure valves, feed-water regulators, etc.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in firing and operating high- or low-pressure coal or oil-fired boilers and their auxiliary equipment
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Knowledge of the proper methods for storing and handling fuels
• Skill in using hand power tools such as drills, electric saws, etc.
• Skill in using small hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hacksaws and pipe threaders

Nice To Haves

• Similar institutional experience
• additional trade experience
• experience with automated controls

Responsibilities

• operate, maintain and/or repair high pressure boilers and auxiliary machinery and equipment
• clean machinery and equipment
• respond to emergencies or equipment breakdowns
• maintain adequate supply of fuel
• perform related work as required
• ensure that the power plant facility is operated and maintained safely and efficiently

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed