Power Plant Engineer

Reports to the Manager of Utility Operations & Design, and is responsible for supervising Power Plant Operating Engineers, Boiler Operators, Incinerator Operators and mechanics in the operation, repair, and scheduled maintenance of high pressure steam boilers, turbo-generators, medical waste incinerators and ancillary equipment to produce electricity for the Hospital and steam for the laundry, kitchen, heating and air conditioning systems, and sterilizes.

Plans and participates in major overhauls of equipment and orders equipment and supplies.

• Supervises Power Plant Operating Engineers, Boiler Operators, Incinerator Operators and mechanics, including interviewing, hiring, scheduling, assigning work to, counseling, training, and when necessary, administering discipline to and terminating subordinates.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures and communicates policies and procedures to subordinates and ensures their compliance, utilizing proper tools and safety procedures.
• Reviews daily logs for indications of problems or the need for preventive maintenance, assigns work to maintenance personnel.
• Plans major overhauls of boilers, turbine generators, medical waste incinerators, including scheduling, ordering parts, and inspecting work performed to ensure that state and insurance company regulations are met.
• Contacts vendors and equipment manufacturers, reviews specifications and costs; orders new equipment and parts.
• Participates in designing and evaluating plant utility distribution systems and ancillary equipment.
• Creates and maintains records to ensure Joint Commission requirement compliance.

• Requires Bachelor of Science Degree in mechanical, electrical related engineering field or approved equivalent.
• Completion of three years formal training in boiler operations and turbo-generator operations, generally acquired from a technical school or military service.
• Requires Stationary Operating Engineer License from the City of Providence within one year of service at Rhode Island Hospital.

Requires five to seven years’ experience in steam, turbines, and boiler operations.