Low Pressure Steam Engineer / Boiler operator
Low Pressure Steam Engineer / Boiler operator
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
OverviewThe 3rd Class Engineer is responsible for monitoring and participating in boiler plant operations. A licensed Engineer must safely monitor maintain and adjust Powerhouse equipment and related systems for efficient operation and to ensure a reliable energy source for fluctuating heating cooling and emergency power systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-- Monitoring equipment at specified intervals and recording data in operation logs: Boilers pumps gauges pressure water tanks and other regulated equipment as well as the related building automation software (BAS) to consistently provide a balanced and efficient operating environment.
-- Opening and closing valves; starting stopping and/or adjusting equipment in response to changing weather conditions or energy requirements to ensure optimum efficiency.
-- Water and electric meter readings
-- Smokestack readings
-- Fire pumps
-- Read other meters and gauges at specified intervals to ensure equipment is operating normally.
For all of the above investigate unusual readings and check operating systems to detect faulty equipment. Correct their cause(s) when able and keep team informed of progress. All logs are subject to spot-checks to maintain accuracy.
Equipment Maintenance
-- Safely perform preventative and corrective maintenance to limit equipment failure and reduce equipment downtime.
-- Help establish and update downtime schedules for equipment updates and overhauls.
-- Emphasize accuracy and timeliness.
-- Water Management: record metrics and inspect deionizing tank and pumps; as well as water softener tanks and filters.
-- Monitor and log MWRA water treatment tanks
-- Perform and log the results of bi-weekly chemical tests of water and steam systems.
-- Adjust the chemical treatment to maintain proper chemical values as specified by the chemical treatment company representative.
-- Troubleshoot any abnormal readings and correct identified malfunctioning equipment affecting the system.
Promoting and supporting a safe working environment
-- All work is to be performed in a safe manner using proper safety practices such as goggles gloves and equipment lock-out tags.
-- Maintain a tidy safe and clean working environment to minimize danger to self and others.
Powerhouse housekeeping includes
-- trash removal as well as routinely removing oil grease dirt and soot from all surfaces
-- monthly: sweeping and mopping assigned areas
-- quarterly or more often as needed: machinery wiped down and
-- proper storage of tools parts and supplies
Clearly communicates deficiencies to team and supervisor.
-- Must respond to after-hours calls regarding equipment systems and/or software in the Powerhouse within their scope of responsibility.
-- Any/all responsibilities pursuant to Chapter 146 of Massachusetts General Law not specifically mentioned above.
-- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
-- High school diploma GED or satisfactory work history.
Required Licenses
-- valid MA 3rd Class Engineers license
-- valid MA Wastewater Operator license minimum Industrial Operator Grade 2 (or ability to obtain within 120 days)
-- valid drivers license and clean driving record
Prior Experience
-- 3 - 5 years of trade experience in a boiler or steam power plant as a steam engineer fireman control room operator or auxiliary operator; or
-- 2 years of experience operating a steam plant or plants having at least one engine or turbine of not less than 50 horsepower; or
-- Held and used an equivalent license in the United States Merchant Marine for 2 years; or
-- Held and used an equivalent license from another state for 1 year.
Required Skills
-- Works well independently and in a team setting
-- Physical ability to perform the job requirements
-- Computer proficiency required. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook or Gmail. Ability to learn new software.
-- Must use personal phone to complete portions of work assignments using hospital-provided software. May be required to carry an on-call pager.
-- Must demonstrate knowledge of occupational hazards and best practices related to safety
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
EEO
It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race religion color national origin sex age ancestry protected veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy including but not limited to lactation or the need to express breast milk for a nursing child or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
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