Stationary Engineer (37.5 Hour)

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut Department of Developmental Services operates the Southbury Training School and seeks a Stationary Engineer to operate, maintain and repair boiler room equipment, supporting a State of Connecticut facility with two shifts and flexible scheduling.

The role involves inspecting gauges, performing tests, managing water treatment, and assisting with related mechanical duties to ensure safe and reliable heating plant operations.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers or of significant auxiliary boiler room or power plant equipment.
• Incumbents may be required to possess and retain appropriate licenses, permits and/or certifications.
• Adequate physical strength, stamina, and visual/auditory acuity are required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect boiler room gauges, indicators, charts and operation records; issue instructions.
• Perform tests and checks of facilities and equipment and make adjustments.
• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment and accessories in boiler room and related systems.
• Inspect and repair generating equipment, ice machinery, hot water heaters, pumps, fans, compressors, and other equipment.
• Make boiler water analyses and determine necessary treatment.
• Calculate and record operating data.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Boiler operation

Boiler maintenance

Boiler repair

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Job description

Do you have 3 years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers or of significant auxiliary boiler room/power plant equipment?? If so, we invite you to read more about this opportunity to become a Stationary Engineer!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) -- Southbury Training School -- has two (2) full-time, thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hours per week job opportunities for a?Stationary Engineer, (PCN 016291 & 016293) based out of Southbury.

Schedules

PCN 016291
Shift: 10:10 PM -- 6:30 AM?
Week 1: Wednesday Thursday?
Week 2: Friday through Thursday

PCN 016293
Shift: 2:10 PM -- 10:30 PM?
Week 1: Wednesday Thursday?
Week 2: Friday through Thursday

However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.

What we can offer you:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.? Click here for more information.

In your role as a Stationary Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Inspect boiler room gauges, indicators, charts and records of operation, and the actual operating of the boiler room mechanical equipment and boilers and issues any necessary instructions to subordinate(s);
• Make various periodic and special tests and checks of facilities and equipment, making necessary adjustments;
• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment, including tightening loose bearings, packing glands, and bolts, replace wearing rings, replace and repack condenser tubes, renew gaskets, renew valves and stuffing boxes and renew value parts;
• Inspect operation of, maintain and repair generating equipment, ice machinery, hot water heaters, laundry equipment, pumps, fans, compressors, electronic equipment and other miscellaneous mechanical service equipment;
• Make or supervise the making of simple boiler water analyses and determine necessary treatment;
• Calculate and record operating data;
• Related duties as required;

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involved in the operation of a moderate or large sized heating or power plant or for working as a technical maintenance or repair expert on powerhouse, high pressure steam and allied facilities and equipment; may be in complete charge of a small heating plant.

Examples of Duties

• Upon taking over a shift, receives operating instructions from outgoing shift engineer;?
• Inspects boiler room gauges, indicators, charts and records of operation, and the actual operating of the boiler room mechanical equipment and boilers, and issues any necessary instructions to subordinate(s);?
• Acts similarly in regard to generating equipment if any;?
• Makes various periodic and special tests and checks of facilities and equipment, making necessary adjustments;?
• Maintains and repairs mechanical equipment, including tightening loose bearings, packing glands, and bolts, replacing wearing rings, replacing and repacking condenser tubes, renewing gaskets, renewing valves and stuffing boxes, and renewing value parts;?
• Inspects operation of, maintains and repairs generating equipment, ice machinery, hot water heaters, laundry equipment, pumps, fans, compressors, electronic equipment, and other miscellaneous mechanical service equipment;?
• Makes or supervises the making of simple boiler water analyses and determines necessary treatment;?
• Calculates and records operating data;?
• Performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks;?
• Adds water treatment chemicals to boilers;?
• May assist in general building maintenance and repair;?
• May inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations;?
• May remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods;?
• Performs related duties as required.
• As engineer in charge of a heating plant and related minor utilities:
• Performs and supervises maintenance and repair of boiler and boiler room equipment including feed pumps and fuel injectors or stokers;
• Supervises tending of boiler by others, issuing instructions, inspecting condition of equipment, and checking gauges and operation records;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Knowledge of and ability to operate, maintain and repair boilers, generators and related mechanical equipment;?
• interpersonal skills;?
• oral and written communication skills;?
• Ability to utilize computer software.

Minimum Qualifications – General Experience

Three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers or of significant auxiliary boiler room or power plant equipment.

Special Requirements

Incumbents in this class may be required to by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

Physical Requirements

Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.

A physical examination may be required.

Working Conditions

Incumbents may be exposed to significant levels of dust, noise and heat; may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment.

The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at [phone] or ([e-mail]).

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.