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 the 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.

Core Success Factors

Instill Trust and Value Differences

Patient and Community Focus

Collaborate

Responsibilities

Performs all duties associated with Combustion/Power Plant maintenance Engineer.

Make visual inspection of boiler room and check status of all equipment and supplies with Boiler Operator.

Monitor the primary switch‑gear and breaker controls to regulate the amount of electricity procedures from each hospital generator and received from municipal utility company.

Maintain close surveillance of bearing temperatures of generator shafts and oil, pressure and steam pressures and temperatures to turbo‑generators and related valves for indicators of problems and make adjustments if necessary to maintain within acceptable range.

Maintain a log of readings from all gauges and meters including amount of electricity produced by each generator and received from the municipal utility company.

Check all pumps, condensers, condensate pumps, condenser circulating pumps and air ejectors; check joints for leaks and lubricate moving parts as necessary.

Maintain machinery history logs, control‑room area, clean equipment as assigned, perform minor repairs and painting when needed.

May add or delete generators from operation due to conditions such as power outages at the municipal utility company.

Instrumental in recognizing operational and maintenance procedures as required.

Move 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.

Knowledge of pertinent regulations.

Make split‑second decisions to assure full and safe operation of steam and electrical distribution.

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.

Experience

Five to seven years power plant operation experience.

Requires Stationary Operating Engineer’s License from the City of Providence.

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Pay Range
$38.60-$48.39

EEO Statement
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location
Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type
10 day rotation 10:30 pm-7:00 am

Work Shift
Night

Driving Required
No

Union
International Brotherhood Teamsters

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