IUOE Plant Operator, 3rd Class

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 53 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Rochester seeks a full-time Operating Engineer to maintain boilers and related equipment across the River Campus, Medical Center, and Chilled Water Plant. You will start boiler fires, regulate combustion and monitor gauges to keep steam pressure safe and steady.

Working under general supervision with rotating shifts, you’ll read charts, log performance, and perform routine repairs or adjustments.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with 2–3 years of related experience in a power house or boiler operations.
• Must have good judgment and be in good physical condition.
• Willingness to work in environments with dirt, dust and heat.

Responsabilités

• Operate and assist in maintenance of boilers and auxiliary equipment to produce steam.
• Start boiler fires, control combustion and monitor gauges and logs.
• Read charts, maintain water levels, and ensure safe boiler operation.
• Perform routine repairs, balance controls and assist in system adjustments.
• Keep clean work area and comply with safety procedures.

Connaissances

Good judgment

Physical stamina

Dust and heat exposure

Formation

High School diploma or trade school

Description du poste

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Details

Job Location (Full Address): 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 100450 Sustainability & Energy Svcs Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America) Range: UR IUOE 033 H Compensation Range: $29.80 - $38.74 The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision and with moderate latitude for independent judgment operates and assists in maintenance of boilers and auxiliary equipment which produce required steam pressure for the River Campus, Medical Center and Chilled Water Plant. SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION RECEIVED: Receives general direction from the Operating Engineer in charge of the shift. SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED: None.

Machines and Equipment Used

• 100,000 lbs./hr B.& W. High Pressure Boilers with jet ignition stoker automatic and mechanically operated with chain drive grates
• 60,000 lbs./hr Combustion Engineering Boiler with spreader stocker and manually operated grates, 150,000 P.P.H. B.& W. High Pressure Boiler with mechanically driven chain grates
• Bailey Automatic Boiler Controls
• Electrically operated coal lorry (1200 to 1500 lbs. capacity) induced draft and forced draft overfire fans
• A variety of gages and automatic recording charts
• Auxiliary pumps

Typical Duties

• Starts boiler fires as required and/or assumes control of operating boilers from preceding shift.
• Controls combustion rate by synchronizing indirect draft, flu draft, and fuel stoker rate.
• Constantly reads charts and gages and observes condition of fire to recognize and anticipate changes in load demand.
• Adjusts and balances controls to maintain proper relation between steam flow, air flow, and steam header pressure.
• Maintains feed water supply, feed pump pressure, and boiler water level, to insure boiler safety.
• Where manual dump grates are used, actuates grate to dump ashes approximately every two hours. Wears heat resistant eye shield and cleans out clinkers using long clinker rod.
• Maintains adequate fuel supply in boiler hopper.
• Fills lorry from bunkers, weighs and records amount of fuel in lorry. Moves lorry to boiler hopper and dumps fuel in hopper.
• Changes charts at beginning of day (12M).
• Keeps hourly log of steam flow, boiler steam pressure, back pressure, and vacuum. Records water temperature to and from the heater, outside air, and gas temperatures.
• Dumps wind boxes and fly ash collectors three to four times each shift.
• Blows out water residue drum.
• Blows down water columns and sight glasses.
• Checks feed water pumps for bearing temperature and lubrication.
• Cleans and lubricates stoker drive mechanism.
• Maintains clean work area.
• May assist in unloading coal.
• Assists Operating Engineer to change water feed pumps and in making necessary mechanical repairs.
• Becomes familiar with location and operation of controls for water valves, induced draft fans, forced draft fans and other auxiliary equipment as further experience and training.
• Performs other duties requiring comparable skill and experience as directed.

Qualifications

High School graduation (preferably Trade School) plus 2-3 years of satisfactory work experience as a steamfitter or plumber's helper or apprentice or related experience in a power house where similar equipment is involved. Requires good judgment, good physical condition, and the willingness to work in an atmosphere where more than normal dirt, dust and heat are present.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.