PP Oprtg Engineer

SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Chief Engineer, Power Plant, operates power plant steam turbine generators to produce electricity for the hospital in order to keep consumption of electricity from municipal utility company at a minimum. Monitors performance of operations by means of gauges and valves. Oversees the operation of the Boiler Room, medical waste Autoclave and electrical distribution plant-wide, to include performing maintenance and repairs. Evaluates turbine performance through vibration and lubrication oil analysis.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs all duties associated with Combustion/Power Plant maintenance Engineer.
Visual inspection of boiler room and checks status of all equipment and supplies with Boiler Operator.
Monitors primary switch-gear and breaker controls to regulate the amount of electricity from each hospital generator and received from municipal utility company.
Maintains close surveillance of bearing temperatures of generator shafts, oil, pressure and steam pressures and temperatures to turbo-generators and related valves.
Maintains a log of readings from all gauges and meters including amount of electricity produced by each generator and received from the municipal utility company.
Checks pumps, condensers, condensate pumps, condenser circulating pumps, air ejectors; checks joints for leaks and lubricates moving parts as necessary.
Maintains machinery history logs, cleans equipment, performs minor repairs and painting when needed.
May add or delete generators from operation due to condition such as power outages at the municipal utility company.
Instrumental in recognizing operational and maintenance procedures as required.
Moves chemical containers associated with water and fuel treatment.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Physical ability to climb ladders to check equipment.
Knowledge of the thermodynamics of steam, principals of generators and electricity, and pertinent regulations.
Completion of high school or vocational school.
Completion of two years training in boiler operations, and turbo-generator operations, either from a technical school or from military service.
Five to seven years power plant operation experience.
Requires Stationary Operating Engineer’s License from the City of Providence.
PAY RANGE

$38.60–$48.39
LOCATION AND SHIFT

Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903. 10-day rotation, 10:30pm–7:00am. Night shift.
EEO STATEMENT

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment.

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