3rd Cl Power Plant Eng - CoGen

The Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children operated by the Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a 3rd Class Power Plant Engineer - CoGen to join its facilities team. This position operates, maintains, and/or repairs high pressure boilers and auxiliary machinery and equipment; cleans machinery and equipment; responds to emergencies or equipment breakdowns; maintains adequate supply of fuel; and performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Please note: This is a 40 hour a week position, working Monday-Friday 6:00 AM- 2:30pm

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT OF CARE

** ** 1. Operate a high-pressure steam power plant under the supervision of a Chief Power Plant Engineer on an assigned plant watch.

1. Read, record and monitor various gauges, instruments, and charts for proper operation of a steam power plant, on a continuous basis.

2. Place boilers, turbine and electrical pumps, generators and other auxiliary equipment in and out of service as needed by plant demand.

3. Respond, on a 24-hour schedule, to any plant emergencies that occur.

4. Process telephone calls of every nature for the entire hospital campus and call in help or other appropriate actions needed to resolve power plant/engineering- related problems that may arise.

5. Lubricate and adjust power plant equipment on a regular basis, operate boiler control board in manual mode for soot blowing.

6. Start emergency generators during power failure if automatic system fails.

7. Perform cleaning assignments in plant as required in standing/order book.

8. Perform assigned preventative maintenance (FMS) as designated by supervisor

9. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

10. Fills open shifts when they arise due to vacation, comp days, and personal days

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE

1. Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial type heating systems.

2. Knowledge of the types and uses of industrial type heating systems.

3. Knowledge of the principles of pneumatics as applied to heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.

4. Knowledge of the types and uses of pneumatic controls used in power plant operations.

5. Knowledge of calibration and/or adjustment techniques as applied to pneumatic control systems.

6. Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuring equipment used in a power plant such as manometers, voltmeters, anemometers, tachometers, etc.

7. Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines.

8. Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in power plants.

9. Knowledge of the types and uses of high and low pressure boilers.

10. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in firing and operating high or low-pressure coal or oil-fired boilers and their auxiliary equipment.

11. Knowledge of the methods of general report writing.

12. Knowledge of the proper methods for storing and handling fuels.

13. Ability to lift heavy objects.

14. Ability to adjust to changing situations to meet emergency or changing programs or production requirements.

15. Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, blueprints, drawings, technical manuals, etc.

16. Physical stamina and endurance.

17. Manual dexterity.

18. Mechanical aptitude.

About the Department of Public Health:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high-quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.

We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.

More information can be found at: MA Department of Public Health

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.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. # 4.