Stationary Engineer/First Shift
- Employer
- Providence College
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 14, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic
liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic
excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive
Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant
experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education
institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed
to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,
moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence
College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is
essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives
to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the
global environment in which we live and work.
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Stationary Engineer/First Shift
Overview
Under the supervision of the Power Plant Manager, operate the power plant and auxiliary equipment for maximum efficiency and uninterrupted service to the College. Maintain the power plant systems and equipment in good repair and working order.
Essential Duties:
- Operates the power plant unsupervised at times.
- Properly interprets readings of meters, gauges, etc. to meet conditions of varying power load and demand rates and temperatures as required.
- Maintain specified pressures and temperatures as required.
- Maintain equipment and make repairs and adjustments as required.
- Diagnoses and remedies trouble quickly to prevent shutdowns.
- Operate and maintain auxiliary equipment
- Perform maintenance and cleaning of boilers and equipment during the yearly shutdown as required.
- Record information as required.
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, observing good and safe housekeeping practices.
- Perform the job in a safe manner using necessary safety equipment and procedures.
- Must be able to perform chemical analysis of boiler feed water, chilled water, and heating hot water, and treat systems as required.
- Troubleshoot power plant systems.
- As required, be prepared to work extended shift hours during emergencies and snow events and provide additional shift coverage when shorthanded.
- Supervise and train the firemen as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
Marginal Duties:
Perform other related duties as assigned
Education and Experience Required
- Have and maintain a City of Providence Stationary Engineer License
- Five (5) years of Power Plant Experience
- Have good oral and written communications skills
- Have an ability to see within normal parameters
- Have an ability to hear within normal range
- Have an ability to move about
- Understand the symbols and interpretation of building, mechanical, and electrical prints
- High school, technical, or trade school graduate or equivalent
Physical Demands
Physical Requirements: Stationary Engineer must be able to individually lift a minimum of 50 lbs, and be able to, with assistance, move and transport materials and equipment weighing excess of 200 lbs. He/She must be able to work in confined spaces requiring bending or stopping for long periods and be able to work from ladders or elevated platforms. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions. Work Environment: Stationary Engineer will be required to work in conditioned and unconditioned spaces; must be able to work weekends and Holidays; must be able to work rotating shift schedule
Employee Status
Other
Salary Grade
Salary Information
Union Status
Union
Shift:
First
If other, please enter regular schedule.
EEO Statement
Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop, and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
AS783P
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Stationary Engineer/First Shift
Overview
Under the supervision of the Power Plant Manager, operate the power plant and auxiliary equipment for maximum efficiency and uninterrupted service to the College. Maintain the power plant systems and equipment in good repair and working order.
Essential Duties:
- Operates the power plant unsupervised at times.
- Properly interprets readings of meters, gauges, etc. to meet conditions of varying power load and demand rates and temperatures as required.
- Maintain specified pressures and temperatures as required.
- Maintain equipment and make repairs and adjustments as required.
- Diagnoses and remedies trouble quickly to prevent shutdowns.
- Operate and maintain auxiliary equipment
- Perform maintenance and cleaning of boilers and equipment during the yearly shutdown as required.
- Record information as required.
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, observing good and safe housekeeping practices.
- Perform the job in a safe manner using necessary safety equipment and procedures.
- Must be able to perform chemical analysis of boiler feed water, chilled water, and heating hot water, and treat systems as required.
- Troubleshoot power plant systems.
- As required, be prepared to work extended shift hours during emergencies and snow events and provide additional shift coverage when shorthanded.
- Supervise and train the firemen as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
Marginal Duties:
Perform other related duties as assigned
Education and Experience Required
- Have and maintain a City of Providence Stationary Engineer License
- Five (5) years of Power Plant Experience
- Have good oral and written communications skills
- Have an ability to see within normal parameters
- Have an ability to hear within normal range
- Have an ability to move about
- Understand the symbols and interpretation of building, mechanical, and electrical prints
- High school, technical, or trade school graduate or equivalent
Physical Demands
Physical Requirements: Stationary Engineer must be able to individually lift a minimum of 50 lbs, and be able to, with assistance, move and transport materials and equipment weighing excess of 200 lbs. He/She must be able to work in confined spaces requiring bending or stopping for long periods and be able to work from ladders or elevated platforms. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions. Work Environment: Stationary Engineer will be required to work in conditioned and unconditioned spaces; must be able to work weekends and Holidays; must be able to work rotating shift schedule
Employee Status
Other
Salary Grade
Salary Information
Union Status
Union
Shift:
First
If other, please enter regular schedule.
EEO Statement
Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop, and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
AS783P
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Company
Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education in Rhode Island conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.
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