Co-Generation Engineer I Oper

UMass Chan Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in Worcester seeks an Operational Co-Generation Engineer I to operate boilers, turbine generators, and related auxiliaries in the Co-Generation Facility. Under supervision, you will monitor steam and power production, perform routine maintenance, and log equipment readings.

The role requires a Massachusetts Third Class or higher Stationary Engineers License and 1–2 years of power plant experience, with familiarity with 13,800-volt systems and

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Third Class Stationary Engineer License (or higher).
• 1–2 years of modern power plant experience.
• Knowledge of safe practices around 13,800-volt systems and rotating equipment.
• Experience with refrigeration, condensers and turbine-driven equipment.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Produce steam, power, electrical power and refrigeration.
• Perform repairs to mechanical, electrical and distribution systems.
• Operate high pressure steam boilers with auxiliary equipment.
• Operate steam turbine generators, condensers and related auxiliaries; log observations.
• Monitor power demand and adjust for power factor, frequency and voltage.
• Operate UPS and normal distribution systems and emergency power from standby diesel generator.
• Operate cooling tower and associated fans.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections of plant equipment and instrumentation.

Skills

Power plant operation

Safety around high voltage

Rotating shifts

Maintenance experience

Education

Massachusetts Third Class Stationary Engineer License or higher

Job description

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.

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 Electrics 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.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a Massachusetts Third Class or higher grade Stationary Engineers 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.

All Power Plant Operations staff are required to comply with UMass Chans 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.

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.