Chief Boiler Engineer

Overview This position is responsible for the operation of the Power Plant. Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr Duties and Responsibilities Perform required duties to handle boiler and machinery; make repairs and adjustments when necessary. Change oil burner tips; packing pumps; blow down boiler tubes; adjust boiler contact panels; periodic oil and lubrication service; add pipe insulation; paint and color code pipes. Periodically overhaul feed or circulating pump valves according to prescribed schedule. Turn on bypass lines or auxiliary equipment to prevent service disruption. Perform water test analysis and add necessary feed water compounds to boilers as required. Add anti-rust chemical to steam system. Keep inventory of supplies and reorder through the Maintenance department. Exchange required operating procedures and conditions to Fireperson as required. Notify manager of any operating difficulties or off-standard conditions which may develop. Train company firepersons in procedures of operating and maintaining the boiler and machinery room equipment. Responsible for the direct communication with City, State and Federal contacts. Ensure operating performance is maintained for the maximum efficiencies of the Boilers, Energy Management Systems, H20 treatment, Hydraulic Systems, Compressed Air Systems and Wastewater Treatment Systems. Maintain necessary records as required. Manage the performance and daily activities of Boiler Room Firepersons. Ensure that Massachusetts Second Class Engineer license is current and maintain compliance with City, State and Federal requirements relative to Boiler Room equipment and Wastewater Treatment System. Perform other duties as assigned or directed. Supervisory Responsibilities Responsible for the performance and daily activities of Boiler Room Firepersons. Education & Experience High School diploma or GED; or 1 to 3 months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have trained in craft equivalent to a completed apprenticeship or high school plus two years of technical college. Must have a Massachusetts Second Class Engineer license. Qualifications Must have good oral and written communication skills in English as well as interpersonal skills. Must have excellent math, problem solving and analytical skills. Must have leadership and project management skills. Must have ability to use computer and related software (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SAP). Physical Demands and Work Environment Work environment consists of Boiler Room area where there may be exposure to noise, heat, smells, and chemicals. Work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Work near moving mechanical parts 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Work in high, precarious places 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Exposure to fumes or airborne particles 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Exposure to caustic chemical up to 1/3 of the time. Exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) up to 1/3 of the time. Risk of electrical shock up to 1/3 of the time. Moderate to loud noise up to 2/3 of the time. Precix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Precix