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UMass Med School lists this Co-Generation Engineer I Oper opportunity in worcester, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Co-Generation Engineer I Oper
Location: US-MA-Worcester
Contract: Full-Time; Shift: Non Exempt; Union Position: Union Position-W20-AFSCME Trades and Building Svc
Salary: USD $46.51/Hr. - USD $55.53/Hr.
Overview
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the general supervision of the Director or designee, the Operational Co-Generation Engineer I operates the boilers, turbine generators, turbo-motor compressors and all related auxiliaries of the Co-Generation Facility.
Responsibilities
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the production of steam, power, electrical power and refrigeration
Perform repairs to mechanical, electrical and distribution systems
Operates all high pressure steam boilers with super-heaters, economizes and auxiliary equipment.
Operates all steam turbine generators, condensers, condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries, synchronizing the generators when necessary, synchronizing Mass Electric's cables with the generator when necessary. Logs observations. Performs minor electrical functions (changes fuses, bulbs, checks circuit breakers) etc.
Observes power demand and consumption making required adjustments for power factor correction, frequency and voltage.
Operates four (4) electrical power systems, namely, the Uninterrupted Power System (UPS), normal 13,800 volts power distribution system from the utility company and the Emergency Power System from the standby diesel generator.
Operates all centrifugal compressors, motors, condensing steam turbine-driven, condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries. Logs observations.
Operates a large cooling tower and fans serving the turbine and refrigeration systems.
Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning and repair of all power plant equipment and instrumentation.
Ability to take readings on all Power Plant Equipment.
While in the performance of routine duties; may be required, as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification; where the work or task does not require a specific license.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must hold a Massachusetts Third Class or higher grade Stationary Engineer's License.
1-2 years' experience in modern power plant.
Possess the theory and application of good safety practices around high pressure, high voltage systems (13,800 volts), and rotating equipment.
Possess the theory, application, and experience in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration and condensing steam turbine-driven centrifugal, compressors, evaporators, condensers, and related equipment.
Possess theory, application and experience in the operation of large condensing, extracting steam turbo-electric generating equipment, and related auxiliaries.
Possess the theory, application and experience of large high pressure boilers equipped with super heaters, economizers dual fuel systems, pneumatic combustion controls and flame scanners.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Additional Information
All Power Plant Operations staff are required to comply with UMass Chan's Inspection and Maintenance Plan filed with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities Pipeline Safety Division. This plan must be reviewed as part of annual training.
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Worksite address
worcester, MA, 01609, US
Who can apply
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