Morgan State University · 1 week ago
Stationary Engineer 1st Grade
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $78K/yr
5+ years expMorgan State University is seeking a Stationary Engineer 1st Grade to maintain boilers and furnaces in a boiler plant. The role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment, performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs, as well as operating air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
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Responsibilities
Inspects equipment to detect routine malfunctions, need for repair, adjustment, and lubrication
Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices to verify operating conditions
Records data such as temperature, hours of operation, fuel consumption, temperature or pressure, water levels, voltage load, and generator balance. Records operation and maintenance actions taken during the shift in the operator’s logbook
Performs water tests and adds chemicals, such as water softeners
Manipulates manual controls and overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended ranges. Determines when to switch to backup equipment or shut down equipment
Performs first echelon cleaning, repair, and maintenance of furnaces and boilers
Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the trade. Cleans work area upon completion of assignment
Operates central station type reciprocating centrifugal or absorption air conditioning and refrigeration equipment with single compressor and chiller units in excess of 500 tons each
May provide guidance and instruction to lower-level stationary engineers and assigned personnel
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Five years in the operation of a boiler room facility
Licensure as a First Grade Stationary Engineer in the State of Maryland
A Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required
Thorough knowledge of and skill in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers, furnaces, equipment, and fuels
Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices related to the boiler room facility
Knowledge of the principles of electricity, hydraulics, and mechanics
Skill in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade
Ability to fire boilers
Ability to read gauges and judge operating efficiency and safe conditions of boilers
Ability to adjust burner controls to achieve maximum efficiency
Ability to perform cleaning and major repairs to boilers and their auxiliaries
Ability to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery
Ability to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs
Ability to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery
Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding
Ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather and temperature conditions
Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to provide guidance and instruction to lower level stationary engineers and assigned personnel
Preferred
Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis, with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience
Company
Morgan State University
Morgan State University is a historically black college (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$10.96MKey Investors
TEDCONASANational Science Foundation
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2023-02-27Grant· $4.12M
Leadership Team
Aaron Smith
Senior HR Partner
Albert Sweets
Director, External Research Partnerships
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