Rutgers University · 4 days ago
Operating Engineer I
New Brunswick, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$38/hr - $38/hr
3+ years expRutgers University is seeking an Operating Engineer I for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations. The role involves the safe operation and maintenance of Cogeneration power and heating plants and auxiliary equipment, including performing repairs and ensuring compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Operates, maintains turbine generators, stationary steam boilers and auxiliary equipment in the Busch Central Heating Plant
Operates maintains and makes minor and emergency repairs to various types of generators, motors, pumps, turbines, vacuum units, blowers, refrigeration equipment, cooling towers, gas compressors, air compressors, chemical treatment systems, continuous emission monitoring System and auxiliary equipment
Periodically makes comprehensive tests, takes readings of fuel consumption pressure, draft conditions, temperatures, steam flow and other recordings
Receives, stores, safeguards and records the use of equipment, materials and supplies. Keeps inventory system up to date. Follows all operational procedures
Adds chemicals to treat steam, water, fuel in accordance with requirements prescribed
Completes all paperwork in a timely manner. Maintains the logs, records and files of the Power Plants
Gives detail exchange of information to relieving operator
Continually inspects equipment, uses knowledge of Plant layout and learns alternate ways of maintaining continuous operation
Analyzes problems, both causes and effects, and takes corrective action when necessary and reports condition to the Manager of Engineering
Makes continual inspections of equipment and systems in area of responsibility
Ensures compliance with all regulations
Must be available for all Power emergencies
Keeps work area clean and neat
Trains and familiarizes new employees in the operation and routine of the Power Plant
Qualification
Required
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of stationary steam boilers, generators, turbines, chillers, pumps and electrical distribution system, and auxiliary equipment of a high pressure Power Plant
Must possess a New Jersey Red Seal License
Valid Driver's License
Primary Source Verification: The State of New Jersey, Department of Labor Workforce Development, Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs
Company
Rutgers University
Rutgers University is an institution for higher education for doctoral and professional degree programs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.84MKey Investors
Ferrero HazelnutNational Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
2024-11-15Grant· $0.16M
2024-04-09Grant
2024-03-26Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Michele Norin
Sr. Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Jim Simon
Professor
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