Operating Engineer
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Job Location:
Northfield, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 35 - 44
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Operating Engineer.
Department: Facilities.
Classification: Non-Exempt.
FTE: 1.0.
Work Schedule: Varies; 40 hours per week Monday through Sunday shift assigned by Chief Engineer with occasional overtime as needed; this position is on-call for emergencies outside of regular working hours; travel to seminars up to 2-4 sessions per year as directed by the supervisor.
Work Location: On Campus.
Hourly Rate: $35 $44.
Essential Job Duties:
- Perform safe and effective operation and maintenance of steam plant and chillers.
- Manage operation of steam plant and conditioning chiller systems according to law through usage of a computer-based control system.
- Perform routine maintenance on all operating equipment in the heating plant and tunnels.
- Rebuild steam traps and pressure reducing station pilot valves and replace pump seals.
- During chiller operation sweep tower cells and climb ladder to inspect the hot deck of the tower.
- During winter operations assist in boiler conversion from natural gas to #2 fuel oil as required during curtailment periods.
- Complete water tests.
- Recharge chemical tanks.
- Complete operating logs and chemical testing on boilers chillers condensate system chilled loops and Reverse Osmosis (RO) system.
- Maintain boiler room physical condition: paint sweep mop etc.
- Conduct heating plant inspection.
- Inspect Equipment on a regular and continuous basis.
- Assist in annual boiler and chiller inspections.
- Update relieving engineer of changes in plant status.
- Notify Chief Engineer of significant changes.
- Record operating data.
- Communicate the status of all equipment and duties performed in Engineers Log Book and communicate this information to the oncoming/off going Operating Engineer.
- Transfer all needed data to new log sheets.
- Report equipment failure and changes in machinery status.
- Monitor Energy Management Systems (EMS).
- Monitor EMS Computer.
- Direct any alarms to proper department
- Support respect and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds values and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
- Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle.
- Basic skills in using standard office equipment and computer applications including email word processing spreadsheet and database or willingness to learn.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received and Exercised:
- Reports to the Chief Engineer.
- This position does not supervise staff or student workers.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; First Class B Stationary Engineer License.
- Experience: 3 years work experience with boiler operation and maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: First Class A Operating Engineer License.
- Experience: Prior experience with a variety of power and hand tools.
Prerequisites:
- Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks reference checks verification of work history verification of any required academic credentials licenses and/or certifications a motor vehicle check verification of DOT certification a credit check employment eligibility verification and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.
Disclaimer:
- This position may require you to report early stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
- This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.
- Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.
Key Skills
- Robot Programming
- System Design
- Algebra
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CMMS
- OSHA
- Microsoft Excel
- Geometry
- Writing Skills
About Company
Join Our Community - Work at St. Olaf! Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, histo ... View more
