First Grade Stationary Engineer - Nights

Power Plant Operator

Under general supervision, but according to established procedures, operates power plant equipment such as boilers, chillers, pumps, compressors, and all related auxiliaries.

High School diploma

• Valid State of Maryland First Grade license

• Valid State of Maryland driver's license

1-year related experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a large steam and refrigeration plant required to gain expertise necessary to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and fully understand boiler equipment operation

• Skill in data analysis and interpretation

• Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions and operate and make minor repairs to boiler room equipment

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair commercial HVAC equipment, commercial refrigerators, ice machines. Ability to accomplish light building maintenance repair.

• Observes boilers and related equipment (meters and gauges) continuously to ensure that operation is in accordance with specified instructions

• Makes scheduled inspections of all equipment and piping, listening for unusual sounds and checking for malfunctions. Make corrective repairs as needed and reports major problems to the supervisor

• Maintains a schedule log on all gauges and meters such as steam, water, gas and air pressure

• Tests water systems for proper residual chemical levels and adjusts by adding predetermined chemicals to systems, to prevent buildup of scale and corrosion

• Monitors and makes necessary adjustments to Energy Management System (EMS) computer system per program

• Takes and relays service calls to Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Mechanic and logs same

• Performs housekeeping and painting duties in plant areas to provide a safe work environment

• Responds to service calls in all areas of GBMC campus as required

• Performs preventive maintenance on all plant equipment and systems as required

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values