Steam Fireman II

petersonschool.online; Amherst, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Steam Fireman II to operate the Central Heating Plant equipment and systems, assist with maintenance tasks, and support safety protocols. This is a benefitted, one-year, temporary position.

The role involves operating plant systems, performing inspections, recording logs, handling chemical storage, and maintaining equipment. The successful candidate will follow procedures and participate in routine rounds and site safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Operate Central Heating Plant shift operations, under supervision, ensuring safe and reliable electrical and steam generation.
• Comply with site safety requirements and procedures.
• Maintain shift operating logs and records.
• Perform basic electrical and mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and maintenance tasks.
• Perform routine chemical testing.
• Read and record gauges and meters.
• Open/close valves and adjust controls to regulate flows of operating fluids.
• Responsible for safe receiving, handling, and storage of ammonia water treatment chemicals, LNG, and fuel oil.
• Clean, maintain, and lubricate plant equipment and related auxiliary systems.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Assist in developing standard procedures for operations and maintenance.
• Understand and utilize the plant computerized maintenance management system.
• Practice safe working habits and identify hazards to take corrective actions.
• Support affirmative actions and non-discrimination goals.
• Perform routine RO trailer rounds and operate vehicles to travel to work sites.

Job description

Company: University of Massachusetts Location: Amherst, MA

Job Summary

The Steam Fireman II will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Central Heating Plant equipment and systems and assists with maintenance tasks assigned. This is a benefitted, one-year, temporary position.

Essential Functions

• Performs Central Heating Plant shift operations, under the functional supervision of the Lead Operator, including startup and shutdown of equipment assuring that electrical and steam generation is maintained in a safe and reliable manner.
• Complies with all site safety requirements and procedures.
• Maintains shift operating logs and records.
• Performs basic electrical and mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Performs routine chemical testing.
• Reads and records gauges and meters.
• Opens and closes valves and adjusts controls to regulate flows of operating fluids.
• Responsible for the safe receiving, handling, and storage of ammonia water treatment chemicals, fuel oil and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
• Cleans, maintains, and/or lubricates power plant and related auxiliary equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas.
• Assists in developing standard procedures for operations and maintenance.
• Understand and utilize the Central Heating Plant computerized maintenance management system.
• Utilize safe working habits, identifies hazards and takes corrective actions.
• Understands, is committed to, and supports affirmative actions and non-discrimination goals.
• Performs all duties necessary to fulfill Central Heating Plant requirements.
• Perform routine rounds of the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Trailer.
• Operates motor vehicles to travel to work sites.