Job Description
The Department of Public Health's Tewksbury Hospital is looking for a 2nd Class Power Plant Engineer - CoGen Plant to join its Facilities Services/Engineering Department.
This Power Plant Engineer assists in the supervision and operation of an institution power plant; its system and satellites, and participates in all operational activities as required and necessary to maintain services and plant operation. Responsibilities include, but are not restricted to the following.
- Checks, inspects and monitors various types of machinery, equipment and systems such as steam traps, heat control panels, safety valves and gauges, high and low water converters and/or steam reducing stations, gas systems, fire alarms, fire sprinklers and fire hydrant systems, standpipes, hot water preheat of oil jackets; various types of generators such as diesel, steam and turbine; various types of pumps and water pumping stations; pneumatic temperature and pressure control systems; electrical systems; steam and water lines and systems; refrigeration systems; air conditioning and ventilating systems; motor bearings, boiler fires, air compressors, smoke stack emissions, cooling oil tanks and chemical tank levels, etc., to ensure that assigned plant facility is operated in a safe, efficient and pollution-free manner.
- Operates machinery and equipment such as chillers, boilers, generators, pumps and valves-to ensure the provision of power.
- Repairs, overhauls and maintains machinery and equipment by replacing turbines, boilers, burners motors, pumps and compressors, by using metal laths, electrical hacksaws, pipe threaders and other machine shop equipment, by turning over auxiliary equipment as needed, by repairing and overhauling pipes, valves, gauges etc., by cleaning or replacing filters, by lubricating equipment, and by making minor electrical or plumbing repairs to keep equipment operating efficiently and to prevent breakdowns.
- Cleans and maintains work areas and plant machinery and equipment such as suction and discharge oil strainers, burners, boilers and pumps to ensure the safety and efficiency of plant operations.
- Responds to emergencies and breakdowns by evaluating equipment or system problems; by identifying problems with systems covered under service contract and informing the appropriate contractor; by determining that repairs are necessary and taking corrective action; by deciding when to shut down equipment or systems; by transferring from automatic to manual operation; and by operating the power plant by total steam when other systems fail to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Oversees the acquisition, storage and use of fuel oils by verifying receipt of fuel and directing delivery. to proper storage facilities; monitoring fuel oil levels by means of a dipstick and treating fuel oil with additives to remove sludge and prevent corrosion to ensure the availability of clean burning fuel oil.
- Performs related functions such as inspecting operating systems on a regular basis and by identifying and reporting faulty equipment; calibrating pneumatic temperature and pressure control systems; making entries in logs or other records of utility usage, fuel consumption, temperatures etc.; reviewing blueprints, technical manuals or other specialized material; adjusting heat levels according to outside temperatures; identifying work-related problems noted by personnel; responding to complaints; interpreting laws and codes and assessing their applicability to plant operations; attending training programs; and setting work or repair priorities.
- Develop, implement and monitor systems and procedures to track and measure power generation and/or utility usage as assigned.
- Monitor computer control systems.
- Perform Life Safety Code inspections of buildings and grounds.
- Meet and/or work with representatives of vendors and/or contractors.
- Evaluate maintenance and repair needs of power plant equipment to ascertain whether the services of an outside contractor are required, or request maintenance and repair services from other agency units.
- Determine the suitability of new equipment prior to purchase based on review of specifications, conferences with manufacturers' representatives etc.
- Authorize contractors' work sheets.
- Meet with union representatives and/or members of safety committees.
- Prepare written performance appraisals or evaluations of subordinates.
- Conduct on-the-job training for new personnel.
- Requisition and verify receipt of equipment, fuel and supplies.
- Develop and implement work schedules to ensure 24-hour coverage of plant operations.
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Tewksbury Hospital serves approximately 360 inpatients whose care is under the auspices of both the Department of Public Health and the Department of Mental Health. Tewksbury Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited long term and acute care hospital that provides comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses. A full range of services are provided including 24/7 nursing, nurse practitioners, medicine, as well as psychiatric and psychological services, a six bed inpatient dialysis unit, clinical laboratory, radiology, respiratory care, nutrition, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, therapeutic recreation, and pharmacy. This clinical environment is strictly governed by regulatory standards that mandate day to day interventions and services.
In addition to the main hospital site, the hospital campus is home to multiple residential 24/7 programs including programs for adults in recovery and two (2) locked young adolescent programs. These programs serve approximately 300 clients daily.
Pre-Offer Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
- Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
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Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a Second Class or higher Stationary Engineers license, based on the standards established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws, is required.
Comprehensive Benefits
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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.