Senior Operating Engineer (Heating Plant)

Posted: 23-Feb-24

Location: Duluth, Minnesota

Salary: 57,428.80 – 75,004.80

Categories:

Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative

Additional Information:

2 openings available.

Internal Number: 359859

***THIS IS A TEAMSTER UNIT POSITION***

The primary purpose of this position is to operate, maintain, monitor, and repair high and low pressure steam boilers and related equipment. 
Incumbent is responsible for safe operation of a high pressure steam plant in accordance with regulatory and State licensing requirements.
Incumbent will work a rotating 24 hour, 7-day shift schedule and be on shift alone for much of the rotation. 
This position reports to the Heating Plant Supervisor, who is responsible to make daily work assignments. Work assignments are received either orally or with written instructions on a task-to-task basis. Assigned work is reviewed by occasional spot check and completion for accuracy, conformity to instructions, and workmanship quality. Submitted records are reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILTIES:
Operating Shift (85%):

• Required to work rotating shifts with little or no supervision.
• Must complete Heating Plant specific training program and pass required exams.
• Safely operate high pressure boilers and their auxiliaries within plant regulations and respond to boiler alarms and problems.
• Operate and maintain feed water pumps, condensate pumps, compressors, water softeners, and other equipment in the Heating Plant and throughout the Campus.
• Determine the steam pressure to be maintained and the number of boilers to operate.
• Regulate steam pressure and water level on boilers and tanks.
• Test/treat boiler water and condensate.
• Monitor outlying boilers and equipment using computer monitoring system.
• Check and change recording charts.
• Take readings and complete daily log sheets timely and accurately.
• Clean and adjust fuel oil strainers, tanks, and related equipment.
• Make basic computer entries using personal computer and complete all required safety training.
• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems.
• Respond to emergency service calls during shift or after work hours.

Maintenance Shift (15%):

• Make campus rounds, inspect systems, and fill out log sheets.
• Make repairs and adjustments to pumps, valves, boilers, compressors, and other equipment in the Heating Plant and throughout the Campus.
• Dismantle equipment for inspection and repair.
• Prepare boilers and boiler appliances for yearly inspection.
• Close valves, drain boilers, remove manhole covers and hand hole plates, scrape drums and clean tubes.
• Take periodic inventories of stock.
• Complete work orders as assigned. 
• Demonstrates courteous behavior to customers, workers, and members of the campus community.
• Know and follow Safety procedures and policies.
• Participate in team meetings and decision making within the work unit.
• Perform other work as assigned by Supervisor.

• High school diploma and a combination of vocational training and/or experience in the operations and maintenance of facility heating equipment or steam power systems to total 3 years. 
• The Duluth plant requires a Second Class Grade B Boiler Engineerâ™s license or the ability to obtain immediately upon hire.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to read and write competently and basic computer knowledge
• Must have a valid driverâ™s license 
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist height without accommodation
• Capable of entering boilers and tanks, able to climb ladders, crawl on knees, maneuver in tight spaces, and use hand and power tools
• Ability to hear alarms, bells, and whistles
• Visual acuity of 20″ or less to read controls, meters, gauge glasses, and 20′ or more for depth perception and awareness of surroundings

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