Inside Higher Ed · 17 hours ago
3rd Class Power Plant Engineer
Lowell, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelInside Higher Ed is seeking a 3rd Class Power Plant Engineer to operate, maintain, and repair high pressure boilers and auxiliary machinery. The role involves ensuring the power plant facility is operated and maintained safely and efficiently, responding to emergencies, and maintaining fuel supplies.
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Responsibilities
Operate, maintain and/or repair high pressure boilers and auxiliary machinery and equipment
Clean machinery and equipment
Respond to emergencies or equipment breakdowns
Maintain adequate supply of fuel
Perform related work as required
Qualification
Required
Possession of a Third Class or higher Stationary Engineer's license based on standards established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Shift work as required
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, anemometers, tachometers, etc
Knowledge of the types and uses of pumps used in water and fuel systems
Knowledge of the methods and techniques of pipefitting
Knowledge of the types, uses and principles of operation of industrial type ventilation systems
Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial type air conditioning systems
Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines
Knowledge of the types and uses of chemicals used in water treatment
Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in power plants
Knowledge of the types and uses of high- and low-pressure boilers
Knowledge of the types and uses of steam plant accessory equipment, such as throttle valves, super heaters, back-pressure valves, feed-water regulators, etc
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in firing and operating high- or low-pressure coal or oil-fired boilers and their auxiliary equipment
Ability to distinguish colors
Knowledge of the proper methods for storing and handling fuels
Skill in using hand power tools such as drills, electric saws, etc
Skill in using small hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hacksaws and pipethreaders
Preferred
Similar institutional experience, additional trade experience, experience with automated controls
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
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Director, Foundation Partnerships
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