Operating Engineer II

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operating Engineer II to join their Division of Institutional Planning & Operations. This role involves maintaining and operating stationary steam boilers and auxiliary equipment across the campus. You will ensure maximum efficiency and compliance with regulations while performing essential maintenance duties. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the operational excellence of a leading educational institution, where your skills will play a vital role in supporting various campus facilities. If you're passionate about engineering and compliance, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in boiler operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and pressure vessel guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, and repair boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain logs and records.

Skills

Operation of steam and hot water boilers

Maintenance of auxiliary equipment

Compliance with regulations

Computerized monitoring systems

Problem analysis and corrective action

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

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Department

Department IPO-Facilities Utilities

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Operating Engineer II for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the College Ave. Central Heating Plant Chief, maintains, operates and repairs the stationary steam boilers and auxiliary equipment throughout the Rutgers Campus.

Key Duties

• Responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers, motors, pumps, compressors, valves and other auxiliary equipment.
• Operates boilers and pressure vessels at maximum efficiency at all times, resulting in minimum energy consumption.
• Periodically makes comprehensive tests, takes readings of fuel consumption pressure, draft conditions, temperatures, flow and other recordings.
• Adds chemicals to treat steam, water, fuel in accordance with requirements prescribed.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations.
• Keeps work area clean and neat. Performs a variety of maintenance duties as directed by Plant Manager or Senior Shift Supervisor.
• Makes continual inspections of equipment and systems in area of responsibility and reports conditions to the Plant Manager and Senior Shift Supervisor.
• Must be available to cover shifts in emergencies.
• Completes all paperwork in a timely manner. Maintains the logs, records and files of all auxiliary Plants. Gives detailed 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 as needed.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Must comply with 12:90 Pressure Vessel Compliance Guidelines.
• Knowledge of computerized monitoring systems and computerized work order systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of two years experience in the operation of steam, hot water boilers and auxiliary equipment as it relates to the boiler plant operation.

Certifications/Licenses

• A minimum of a blue seal is required for this position.
• A valid driver’s license is required as well as taking the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chiller Plant experience is also preferred.
• Computer knowledge is CMMS and plant monitoring is also preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires the individual to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, to reach with hands and arms, to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, to talk or hear and taste or smell over 2/3 of the time; to climb or balance up 2/3 of the time and less than 1/3 of the time to sit. The position requires lifting more than 100 pounds under 1/3 of the time, but up to 25 pounds 2/3 of the time and up to 100 pounds 1/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate Noise. The position requires that the individual work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), in high precarious places, and under extreme heat (non-weather) up to 2/3 of the time. The individual will work near moving mechanical parts, be subjected to fumes or airborne particles, deal with toxic or caustic chemicals, risk electrical shock, or vibrations over 2/3 of the time. Work is done under outdoor weather conditions or extreme cold (non-weather), less than 2/3 of the time. There is little or no risk of radiation. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens that requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment which is provided, is under 1/3 of the time.

Special Conditions

• Clean Driving Record

Posting Details

Posting Number 25ST0819

Posting Open Date 04/15/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.