PP Oprtg Engineer

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Power Plant Operations Engineer to supervise the operation of steam turbine generators and maintain the boiler room and electrical distribution systems. The role involves monitoring gauges, temperatures, and pressures, performing routine maintenance, and supporting energy efficiency for hospital operations.

The candidate should have 5–7 years of power plant experience, a Stationary Operating Engineer’s license, and a strong grasp of steam thermodynamics and

Qualifications

• Physical ability to climb ladders to inspect equipment.
• Knowledge of steam thermodynamics and electrical systems.
• Ability to operate safely under regulations and time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor power plant steam turbine generators.
• Maintain boiler room, autoclave, and electrical distribution area.
• Record gauges, monitor bearing temps and oil pressure.
• Perform minor repairs and outages with coordination.

Skills

Ladder access

Steam thermodynamics

Generators & electricity

Regulations knowledge

Decision making under pressure

Education

High school or vocational school

Two years boiler/turbo-generator ops training

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Chief Engineer, Power Plant, operates power plant steam turbine generators to produce electricity for the hospital in order to keep consumption of electricity from municipal utility company at a minimum. Monitors performance of operations by means of gauges and valves. Oversees the operation of the Boiler Room, medical waste Autoclave and electrical distribution plant-wide, to include performing maintenance and repairs Evaluates turbine performance through vibration and lubrication oil analysis. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs all duties associated with Combustion/Power Plant maintenance Engineer. Makes visual inspection of boiler room and checks status of all equipment and supplies with Boiler Operator. Monitors the primary switch-gear and breaker controls to regulate the amount of electricity procedures from each hospital generator and received from municipal utility company. Maintains close surveillance of bearing temperatures of generator shafts, oil, pressure and steam pressures and temperatures to turbo-generators and related valves for indicators of problems and to make adjustments if necessary to maintain within acceptable range. Maintains a log of reading from all gauges and meters including amount of electricity produced by each generator and received from the municipal utility company. Checks all pumps, condensers, condensate pumps, condenser circulating pumps and air ejectors, checks joints for leaks, lubricates moving parts as necessary Maintains machinery history logs, control room area, cleans equipment as assigned, performs minor repairs and painting when needed. May add or delete generators from operation due to condition such as power outages at the municipal utility company. Instrumental in recognizing operational and maintenance procedures as required. Moves chemical containers associated with water and fuel treatment. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE: The physical ability to climb ladders to check equipment. Knowledge of the thermodynamics of steam, the principals of generators and electricity. Knowledge of pertinent regulations. Makes split second decisions to assure full and safe operation of steam and electrical distribution. Completion of High School or Vocational School. Completion of two years training in boiler operations, and turbo-generator operations, either from a Technical School or from military service.

EXPERIENCE:

Five to seven years power plant operation experience. Requires Stationary Operating Engineer’s License from the City of Providence.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None Pay Range: $38.60-$48.39 Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: 10 day rotation 230pm 1100 pm Every other weekend

Work Shift: Night

Driving Required: No

Union: International Brotherhood Teamsters

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

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