Boiler Operator; Shift Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates the central boilers during an assigned shift, including igniting burners on either fuel source, inspecting and maintaining the chemical and feedwater systems, monitoring controls, and taking recordings.
• Responsible for meeting the steam demand for various loads and conditions.
• Reads and records in a permanent log temperatures, pressures, flow rates, chemical concentrations, plume discharge and other parameters.
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on the boilers and their auxiliary equipment such as pumps, aerators, expansion tank, valves, gauges.
• Monitors the energy management systems and manipulates settings to perform temporary corrective actions until the HVAC Shop can investigate the problem.
• Maintains a log to record all actions performed within the energy management system.
• Performs all work with adherence to safety procedures and ensures that completed work conforms to local building and safety codes.
• Works off ladders and scaffolding occasionally.
• Lifts at least 50 pounds of supplies, material, and equipment.
• Communicates effectively with other tradesmen, vendors and students/occupants.
• Receives trouble and emergency calls after normal work hours, investigates and attempts to resolve issues.
• Keeps supervisor informed of major problems by entering events in a permanent log book.
• Receives supplies and deliveries after normal work hours.
• Sweeps, vacuums, and cleans up office area and work floor after shift.
• Maintains tools and test equipment clean, operable, and properly stored.
• Performs other routine tasks as directed by the supervisor.

• Knowledge of high pressure boilers and possession of a Blue Seal for Steam.
• Minimum three years experience with high pressure boilers.
• Familiarity with basic energy management principles and operation.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must possess or obtain a “C” operator license for underground storage tanks within 12 months.

• Troubleshoot boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• NJ Journeyman electrical license.

• Blue Seal license for steam.
• Valid driver’s license.

$41.82 per hour

Nonexempt

General Office Environment

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Full Time Benefits

• Bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plan.

Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer.