Stationary Engineer - Internal KSU AFSCME

Job Title

Stationary Engineer

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

$26.84 - $28.00 (6 month rate)

Directs, operates, and maintains powerhouse equipment on an assigned shift. Reports to Manager, Power Plant or other designated supervisor.

• Operates and instructs powerhouse workers in the operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of boilers, furnaces, and auxiliary equipment (i.e., turbines, blowers, flow meters, pumps, generators, fans, compressors, chillers and related equipment).
• Makes rounds of powerhouse; reads meters, gauges, and recording devices; visually inspects equipment to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustments, or lubrication and makes repairs and/or adjustments as required.
• Monitors power consumption meters; starts, synchronizes, switches, and stops generators, turbines, pumps, compressors, boilers, chillers and related equipment, as needed. Adjusts electronic controls to bring equipment into prescribed ranges; opens and/or closes valves and adjusts regulators to control flow of steam or water through pipelines or to blow sludge and scale from pressurized systems.
• Maintains powerhouse log; records readings, fuel consumed, power generated, maintenance work performed, and related records; monitors and maintains sufficient fuel supply.
• Operates computer equipment and programs to input, retrieve, submit and modify data, including interfacing with specialized programs that control equipment.
• Operates and maintains gas turbines, gas compressors, condensate polishers, and water softeners; may clean plant and equipment, test water, and add water treatment chemicals, as required.
• May answer telephones and radios and relays messages as necessary.
• May train and direct student employees or employees in lower pay grade; may participate in training new employees.
• May assist other tradespersons as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal training in stationary engineer program (or equivalent training or experience which provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities).

Current third class license as a Stationary Steam Engineer issued by Ohio Department of Industrial Relations.

• Installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of powerhouse equipment.
• Water treatment procedures.

• Operating powerhouse equipment (e.g., gas, oil-fired boilers, turbines, electronic controls, etc.).
• Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone (e.g., to transmit work directives, to answer telephone).

• Train and provide effective work direction to other employees.
• Manage time effectively and set priorities.
• Recognize threatening or unusual conditions and take appropriate action.
• Apply safety practices.
• Interpret and apply blueprints and schematics.
• Perform basic mathematics.
• Read technical information and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 100 pounds.
• Write work instructions.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Identify items which are the same or different.
• Utilize standard computer equipment and programs to input, retrieve, submit and modify data, including the ability to properly interface with specialized programs that control equipment.
• Use computer equipment and programs which provides guidance on the operation of equipment.
• Utilize email, internet, desktop software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Experience working with coal, gas, and oil fired boilers preferred.

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments.

Powerhouse environment; continuous exposure to extreme levels of temperature, loud noise, fumes and potentially dangerous equipment (e.g., boilers), steam, gases, and potentially hazardous conditions (e.g., pressurized steam); requires considerable physical effort to include frequent lifting of up to 100 pounds (e.g., valves, motors), climbing, stooping, and kneeling; may work varied hours and shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays; may be called to work in emergency situations;

may require off-campus travel.

Wednesday through Sunday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.; however, schedule may vary to meet departmental needs.

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is a committed equal opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.