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The Senior Stationary Engineer will operate, maintain, and repair the equipment within the central plant facility as well as the downstream steam and chilled water distribution. Equipment includes: A Gas Fired Turbine, Steam boilers, HRSG, Gas Compressor, Absorption Chiller, Cooling Towers, Pumps and motors. Position Title: Senior Stationary Engineer Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Regular full-time Supervisor: Cogeneration Plant Supervisor Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Operations : Performs the startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures for plant systems including: Gas fired turbine, Gas compressor, HRSG, Gas fired boilers, Absorption chiller, Centrifugal chillers, and Cooling tower. Performs water tests as required for the supply and treatment of boiler feed water and condensate, as well as works with vendors to support care and treatment of cooling towers. Assists the supervisor in planning, implementing, and overseeing plant upgrades and system modifications. Operate and or adjust PRV steam valves depending upon consumption for Absorption Chiller and or main steam distribution. Monitors control room instrumentation and alarms in order to identify deficiencies and take corrective actions. Utilizes the building management systems (BMS) for effective performance and or deficiency measures. Performs building switchovers by draining AHU coils units or filling depending upon season. Maintenance : Performs preventive and corrective maintenance for plant equipment including boilers, chillers, HRSG, turbine, generators, cooling towers, and air compressors. Identifies leaks, noise, and abnormal conditions, and makes recommendations, and or repairs. Periodically blows down centrifugal chillers during operations, as well as maintains proper flow through barrels, which may include cleaning strainers. Maintains steam and chilled water manholes by checking ground water pumps and operations. Works with vendors for services including the gas compressor, turbine, and chillers. Utilize the work order system (Works) to track and schedule maintenance. Participates in the creation and development of standard operating procedures (SOP's). Repair: Identify problem areas through utilizing resources, collecting data, and understanding P&ID's. Repairs and or replaces condensate and sump pumps, as well as performs alignments. Makes necessary repairs to various campus steam traps. Performs proper Lock-out-Tag-out when working on equipment. Working Conditions : The work area includes Central Plant and all campus facilities. Position may require working varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holiday coverage. Covering open shifts, as needed. Maintains a safe work environment through job planning, housekeeping, as well as identifying corrective hazards. Complies with department and college policies and procedures.
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