Operating Engineer Apprentice

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Operating Engineer Apprentice

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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Operating Engineer Apprentice for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the Manager of Engineering and the instruction of an Operating Engineer, the Operating Engineer Apprentice operates, maintains, and repairs the stationary steam boilers and auxiliary equipment in the Newark Power Plants including the Cogeneration Plant, Stanley Bergen building, New Ambulatory Care Center, and the International Center for Public Health.

• Operates, maintains, and repairs boilers, chillers, turbines, motors, pumps, generators, compressors, blowers, valves, and other auxiliary equipment.
• Operates the Power Plant at maximum efficiency at all times, resulting in a minimum of energy consumption.
• Periodically makes comprehensive tests, takes readings, and maintains logs of fuel consumption, water conditions, pressures, temperatures, steam flow, and other readings.
• Adds chemicals to treat steam, water, and fuel in accordance with requirements as prescribed.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulations.
• Keeps work area clean and neat.
• Makes continual inspections of equipment and systems in the area of responsibility and reports conditions to the Manager of Engineering.
• Remains available for all Power Plant emergencies.
• Completes all paperwork in a timely manner. Maintains the logs, records, and files of the Power Plants. Gives a detailed exchange of information to the 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 as needed.
• Understands and adheres to RBHS's compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Salary: 22.900

Mid Range Salary: 23.400

Maximum Salary: 24.100

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.

• 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

Full Time

Standard

Hours:

40.00

Daily

Work Shift:

Rotating

Not specified

IUOE 68

People Soft

Not specified

Staff - 12 month

PERS

• Must have satisfactorily completed at least 10th grade or possess certificate of equivalency.

• Must possess a Black Seal High Pressure in-charge License.
• Advancement:
  Must achieve license in accordance with the following schedule:
  Blue Seal - not more than 12 months after start of the program. After receipt of the Blue Seal, employee may choose employment as regular Operator (Operating Engineer III), if and when such a position is open. Failure to achieve a license within the set time as described above will result in dismissal.

This position requires the individual to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, to…