Assistant Chief Engineer (Second Class Power Plant Engineer)

Framingham State University; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Framingham State University is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer (Second Class Power Plant Engineer) to operate, maintain, and repair high pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment on campus. You will ensure safe, efficient power generation and respond to emergencies as needed, under the Director's supervision.

This full-time position reports to the Boiler Plant Director and supports a unionized, AFSCME workforce.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial type heating systems.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of industrial heating systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatics as applied to heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic controls used in power plant operations.
• Knowledge of calibration and/or adjustment techniques applied to pneumatic control systems.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical practice.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Checks, inspects and monitors plant machinery and systems to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Operates chillers, boilers, generators, pumps and valves to provide power.
• Repairs and maintains equipment, including turbines, boilers, burners, motors and pumps.
• Cleans and maintains work areas and plant machinery.
• Responds to emergencies and determines corrective actions.

Skills

Industrial heating systems

Pneumatic controls

Electrical practice

Safety awareness

Emergency response

Education

Second Class Stationary Engineer's license

Job description

Company Description:

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singularpurpose - to meet a public need and promote the public good. At ourfounding as the nation's first public normal school, that need wasfor comprehensively educated public school teachers who would, inturn, promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offerexceptional teacher education programs, and while we are proud ofour roots as a teachers' college, we have grown far beyond them.Public need continues to evolve, and FSU right along with it.Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry,designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing formajor media and news organizations, working for Fortune 500companies right here in Framingham, and so much more. FSU is aproudly public and truly transformative institution offeringaccessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate anacademically challenging liberal arts education with workforcepreparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment.Our programs have expanded, but our purpose and commitment topublic education for the public good remain steadfast.

FSU currently enrolls about 3,000 undergraduate and 1,200graduate and professional students, offers 60 undergraduate andgraduate programs in the arts and humanities, behavioral and socialsciences, and professional fields, and enrolls 48% BIPOC studentsand 54% first-generation college students in our undergraduateprograms. We are deeply committed to inclusive excellence andstrive to promote a culture of equity and antiracism. Thiscommitment has earned FSU eight Insight Into Academia HigherEducation Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Awards and led to ourrecognition in the Great Colleges to Work For program. We encourageapplications from those who share our commitment to promoting adiverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.

FSU is ideally situated between Boston and Worcester on landoriginally stewarded by the Nipmuc people for thousands of years.FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history, achievement,and innovation, and provide access to urban hotspots, verdantlandscapes, natural and cultural amenities, and diversecommunities.

Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the endofeach class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought todiscover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spiritand motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual andtruth moral." Early leaders found this motto "speaks of sincerityof spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, ofjoy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past andour pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institutionin practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth anda commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of yourcareer the best chapter at Framingham State University.

Learn more about our career opportunitiesatwww.framingham.edu/careers.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Assistant Chief Engineer (Second Class Power Plant Engineer)operates, maintains and/or repairs high pressure boilers andauxiliary machinery and equipment; cleans machinery and equipment;responds to emergencies or equipment breakdowns; maintains adequatesupply of fuel; and performs related work as required.

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

Please review the Power Plant EngineerSeries

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under general supervision of the Director of Boiler Plant andUtility Operations, or designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

This position may exercise direct supervision (i.e., not throughan intermediate supervisor) over, assign work to and review theperformance of 1 -5 personnel; indirect supervision (i.e.,through an intermediate supervisor) over 6 -15 personnel; andfunctional supervision (i.e., over certain functions, but not overall daily work activities, or over all daily work activities on atemporary basis) over 6 -15 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/orsteam reducing stations, gas systems, fire alarms, fire sprinklersand fire hydrant systems, standpipes, hot water preheat or oiljackets; various types of generators such as diesel, steam andturbine; various types of pumps and water pumping stations;pneumatic temperature and pressure control systems; electricalsystems; steam and water lines and systems; refrigeration systems;air conditioning and ventilating systems; and motor bearings,boiler fires, air compressors, smoke stack emissions, coiling oiltanks and chemical tank levels, etc., to ensure that assigned plantfacility is operated in a safe, efficient and pollution-freemanner.
• 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 byreplacing turbines, boilers, burners, motors, pumps andcompressors; by using metal laths, electric hacksaws, pipethreaders and other machine shop equipment; by turning overauxiliary equipment as needed; by repairing and overhauling pipes,valves, gauges, etc.; by cleaning or replacing filters; bylubricating equipment; and by making minor electrical or plumbingrepairs to keep equipment operating efficiently and to preventbreakdowns.
• Cleans and maintains work areas and plant machinery andequipment, such as suction and discharge oil strainers, burners,boilers and pumps to ensure the safety and efficiency of plantoperations.
• Responds to emergencies and breakdowns by evaluating equipmentor system problems; by identifying problems with systems coveredunder service contract and informing the appropriate contractor; bydetermining that repairs are necessary and taking correctiveaction; by deciding when to shut down equipment or systems; bytransferring from automatic to manual operation; and by operatingthe power plant by total steam when other systems fail to ensureuninterrupted service.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work under exposure to the hazards of gases or noxious fumes,high pressure boilers, steamlines, caustic or inflammatorychemicals and high voltage; are exposed to intense heat andexcessive 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 penalinstitution.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial typeheating systems.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of industrial type heatingsystems.
• Knowledge of the principles of pneumatics as applied toheating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of pneumatic controls used inpower plant operations.
• Knowledge of calibration and/or adjustment techniques asapplied to pneumatic control systems.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical practice.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuringequipment used in a power plant such as manometers, voltmeters,anemoneters, tachometers, etc.
• Possession of a Second Class or higher Stationary Engineer'slicense based on the standards established by the MassachusettsDepartment of Public Safety and pursuant to Chapter 146 of theMassachusetts General Laws.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position inthe American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees(AFSCME) bargaining unit with a union title of Second Class PowerPlant Engineer. This is grade 19, step 12. This is a base annualsalary of $94,148.60.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexualoffender record checks on recommended finalists prior to finalemployment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer.The University considers all qualified candidates without regard torace, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteranstatus, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation,genetic information, or any other characteristics protected bylaw.

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