Co-Generation Engineer I Oper

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the general supervision of the Director or designee the Operational Co-Generation Engineer I operates the boilers turbine generators turbo-motor compressors and all related auxiliaries of the Co-Generation Facility.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the production of steam power electrical power and refrigeration
• Perform repairs to mechanical electrical and distribution systems
• Operates all high pressure steam boilers with super-heaters economizes and auxiliary equipment.
• Operates all steam turbine generators condensers condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries synchronizing the generators when necessary synchronizing Mass Electrics cables with the generator when necessary. Logs observations. Performs minor electrical functions (changes fuses bulbs checks circuit breakers) etc.
• Observes power demand and consumption making required adjustments for power factor correction frequency and voltage.
• Operates four (4) electrical power systems namely the Uninterrupted Power System (UPS) normal 13800 volts power distribution system from the utility company and the Emergency Power System from the standby diesel generator.
• Operates all centrifugal compressors motors condensing steam turbine-driven condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries. Logs observations.
• Operates a large cooling tower and fans serving the turbine and refrigeration systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance cleaning and repair of all power plant equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to take readings on all Power Plant Equipment.
• While in the performance of routine duties; may be required as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification; where the work or task does not require a specific license.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a Massachusetts Third Class or higher grade Stationary Engineers License.
• 1-2 years experience in modern power plant.
• Possess the theory and application of good safety practices around high pressure high voltage systems (13800 volts) and rotating equipment.
• Possess the theory application and experience in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration and condensing steam turbine-driven centrifugal compressors evaporators condensers and related equipment.
• Possess theory application and experience in the operation of large condensing extracting steam turbo-electric generating equipment and related auxiliaries.
• Possess the theory application and experience of large high pressure boilers equipped with super heaters economizers dual fuel systems pneumatic combustion controls and flame scanners.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Additional Information

All Power Plant Operations staff are required to comply with UMass Chans Inspection and Maintenance Plan filed with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities Pipeline Safety Division. This plan must be reviewed as part of annual training.

Required Experience:

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