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    Second Class Power Plant Engineer - Framingham, United States - Framingham State College

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    Job Description:

    GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:


    The Second Class Power Plant Engineer operates, maintains and/or repairs high pressure boilers and auxiliary machinery and equipment; cleans machinery and equipment; responds to emergencies or equipment breakdowns; maintains adequate supply of fuel; and performs related work as required.

    The basic purpose of this work is to ensure that assigned power plant facility is operated and maintained safely and efficiently.

    Please review the Power Plant Engineer Series at http:
    //Massachusetts Department of Education Classification Specifications


    SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
    Receive general supervision from Power Plant Engineers or other employees of higher grade who provide guidance, assign work and review performance for compliance with safety practices and standard operating procedures

    SUPERVISION EXERCISED:


    This position may exercise direct supervision (i.e., not through an intermediate supervisor) over, assign work to and review the performance of - 5 personnel; indirect supervision (i.e., through an intermediate supervisor) over personnel; and functional supervision (i.e., over certain functions, but not over all daily work activities, or over all daily work activities on a temporary basis) over personnel.


    EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Checks, inspects and monitors various types of machinery, equipment and systems such as steam traps, heat control panels, safety valves and gauges, high and low water converters and/or steam reducing stations, gas systems, fire alarms, fire sprinklers and fire hydrant systems, standpipes, hot water preheat or oil jackets; various types of generators such as diesel, steam and turbine; various types of pumps and water pumping stations; pneumatic temperature and pressure control systems; electrical systems; steam and water lines and systems; refrigeration systems; air conditioning and ventilating systems; and motor bearings, boiler fires, air compressors, smoke stack emissions, coiling oil tanks and chemical tank levels, etc., to ensure that assigned plant facility is operated in a safe, efficient and pollution-free manner.

    Operates machinery and equipment such as chillers, boilers, generators, pumps and valves to ensure the provision of power.

    Repairs, overhauls and maintains machinery and equipment by replacing turbines, boilers, burners, motors, pumps and compressors; by using metal laths, electric hacksaws, pipe threaders and other machine shop equipment; by turning over auxiliary equipment as needed; by repairing and overhauling pipes, valves, gauges, etc.; by cleaning or replacing filters; by lubricating equipment; and by making minor electrical or plumbing repairs to keep equipment operating efficiently and to prevent breakdowns.

    Cleans and maintains work areas and plant machinery and equipment, such as suction and discharge oil strainers, burners, boilers and pumps to ensure the safety and efficiency of plant operations.

    Responds to emergencies and breakdowns by evaluating equipment or system problems; by identifying problems with systems covered under service contract and informing the appropriate contractor; by determining that repairs are necessary and taking corrective action; by deciding when to shut down equipment or systems; by transferring from automatic to manual operation; and by operating the power plant by total steam when other systems fail to ensure uninterrupted service.


    WORKING CONDITIONS:
    Work under exposure to the hazards of gases or noxious fumes, high pressure boilers, steamlines, caustic or inflammatory chemicals and high voltage; are exposed to intense heat and excessive noise; lift heavy objects; work varies shifts, weekends, holidays and nights; are subject to standby (on-call) work status; may work under exposure to the harmful effects of coal dust, asbestos or inadequate ventilation; and may work in a penal institution

    Requirements:

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    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, anemoneters, tachometers, etc.

    Possession of a Second Class or higher Stationary Engineer's license based on the standards established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws.


    Additional Information:

    This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit with a union title of Second Class Power Plant Engineer.

    The bi-weekly pay rate is $ grade 19, step 1).Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.
    Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer.

    Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.


    Application Instructions:
    Candidates must apply online by submitting:Cover Letter,Resume/CV,Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
    For full consideration, application materials must be received by August 18, 2023. However applications can still be submitted until the position is filled.
    Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

    Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process.

    For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at or


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