Operating Engineer

Operating Engineer I

Recruitment/Posting Title
- Operating Engineer I

Job Category
- Staff & Executive
- Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance

Department
- Facilities Utilities UW

Overview
- The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Operating Engineer I for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the Manager of Engineering is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of Cogeneration power and heating Plants and auxiliary equipment entrusted to their care. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Operates, maintains turbine generators, stationary steam boilers and auxiliary equipment in the Newark Power Plants, including 65 Bergen Street, Plant, ICPHandRBLFacilities.
• Operates maintains and makes minor and emergency repairs to various types of generators, motors, pumps, turbines, vacuum units, blowers, refrigeration equipment, cooling towers, gas compressors, air compressors, chemical treatment systems, continuous emission monitoring System and auxiliary equipment.
• Periodically makes comprehensive tests, takes readings of fuel consumption pressure, draft conditions, temperatures, steam flow and other recordings.
• Receives, stores, safeguards and records the use of equipment, materials and supplies. Keeps inventory system up to date. Follows all operational procedures.
• Adds chemicals to treat steam, water, fuel in accordance with requirements prescribed.
• Completes all paperwork in a timely manner. Maintains the logs, records and files of the Power Plants.
• Gives detail exchange of information to relieving operator. Continually inspects equipment, uses knowledge of Plant layout and learns alternate ways of maintaining continuous operation.
• Analyzes problems, both causes and effects, and takes corrective action when necessary and reports condition to the Manager of Engineering.

FLSA
- Nonexempt

Grade - 255

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 39.260

Mid Range Salary - 39.760

Maximum Salary - 40.950

Offer Information
- The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits
- Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status
- Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description - IUOE 68

Payroll Designation
- People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
- Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of stationary steam boilers, generators, turbines, chillers, pumps and electrical distribution system, and auxiliary equipment of a high pressure Power Plant. Applicants may substitute two (2) years of required experience with New Jersey Gold Seal…