Union College
StationaryEngineer
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“Stationary Engineer at Union College. Skills: operations, maintenance, repair, process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Assist with the operations, maintenance, and repair of the equipment within the central plant facility, as well as the downstream steam and chilled water distribution. Assist with the startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures for plant systems”
What You'll Achieve.
operational metrics
Industry & Context.
Monitors control room instrumentation and alarms in order to identify deficiencies and take corrective actions; Identifies leaks, noise, and abnormal conditions, and makes recommendations, and or repairs
Position may require working varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holiday coverage, Covering open shifts, as needed, Maintains a safe work environment, Complies with department and college policies and procedures, Finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associates degree in plant utilities, electrical, or mechanical engineering, High School diploma, Relevant Military Training, Three to Five years’ experience as a boiler operator/nuclear, and or stationary engineer, Experience in operating high pressure steam boilers and distribution, Experience with central plant chiller systems and distributed chilled water, Experience with the operations of switching 13. 2KV and 480v breakers through a Load Management System (LMS), Valid New York State driver’s license, Licensed as a Stationary Engineer, and or Navy plant operator
What You'll Do.
Assist with the operations
and repair of the equipment within the central plant facility
as well as the downstream steam and chilled water distribution
Assist with the startup
and emergency procedures for plant systems
Performs water tests as required for the supply and treatment of boiler feed water and condensate
as well as works with vendors to support care and treatment of cooling towers
Monitors control room instrumentation and alarms in order to identify deficiencies and take corrective actions
Utilizes the building management systems (BMS) for effective performance and or deficiency measures
Assists with building switchovers by draining AHU coils units or filling depending upon season
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance for plant equipment
and abnormal conditions
and makes recommendations
Periodically blows down centrifugal chillers during operations
as well as maintains proper flow through barrels
which may include cleaning strainers
Maintains steam and chilled water manholes by checking ground water pumps and operations
Works with vendors for services including the gas compressor
Utilize the work order system (Works) to track and schedule maintenance
Repairs and or replaces condensate and sump pumps
as well as performs alignments
Assists with making necessary repairs to various campus steam traps
Performs proper Lock-out-Tag-out when working on equipment
Assists vendor with repairs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; Works with vendors for services including the gas compressor, turbine, and chillers; Assists vendor with repairs, as needed, for plant equipment
Communication Scope
good communication and interpersonal skills
Process & Methodology
process management, resource planning
Full Job Description
The Stationary Engineer will assist with the operations, maintenance, and repair of the equipment within the central plant facility, as well as the downstream steam and chilled water distribution. Equipment includes: A Gas Fired Turbine, Steam boilers, HRSG, Gas Compressor, Absorption Chiller, Cooling Towers, Pumps and motors. **Position Title:** Stationary Engineer **Pay Status and Classification:** Non-exempt, Regular full-time **Supervisor:** Cogeneration Plant Supervisor **Essential Responsibilities and Duties:** **Operations:** * Assist with the startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures for plant systems including: Gas fired turbine, Gas compressor, HRSG, Gas fired boilers, Absorption chiller, Centrifugal chillers, and Cooling tower. * Performs water tests as required for the supply and treatment of boiler feed water and condensate, as well as works with vendors to support care and treatment of cooling towers. * Monitors control room instrumentation and alarms in order to identify deficiencies and take corrective actions. * Utilizes the building management systems (BMS) for effective performance and or deficiency measures. * Assists with building switchovers by draining AHU coils units or filling depending upon season. **Maintenance:** * Performs preventive and corrective maintenance for plant equipment including boilers, chillers, HRSG, turbine, generators, cooling towers, and air compressors. * Identifies leaks, noise, and abnormal conditions, and makes recommendations, and or repairs. * Periodically blows down centrifugal chillers during operations, as well as maintains proper flow through barrels, which may include cleaning strainers. * Maintains steam and chilled water manholes by checking ground water pumps and operations. * Works with vendors for services including the gas compressor, turbine, and chillers. * Utilize the work order system (Works) to track and schedule maintenance. **Repair:** * Repairs and or replaces condensate and sump pumps, as well
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