Operating Engineer Apprentice

Operating Engineer Apprentice

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.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
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.

FLSA
- Nonexempt

Grade - 150

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 22.900

Mid Range Salary - 23.400

Maximum Salary - 24.100

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
- Rotating

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

Certifications/Licenses
- 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires the individual to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, to reach with hands and arms, to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, to talk or hear and taste or smell over 2/3 of the time; to climb or balance up to 2/3 of the time and less than 1/3 of the time to sit. The position requires lifting more than 100 pounds under 1/3 of the time, but up to 25 pounds 2/3 of the time and up to 100 pounds 1/3 of the time.

There are no special vision requirements because all apply. Specific duties that require these physical demands:
Standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, using hands…