3rd Class Power Plant Engineer
- Employer
- University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Location
- Lowell, MA
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job no: 496968
Position Type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Facilities Operations&Services
Salary: Grade 17 - Step 1, $1,810.68 – Step 14, $2,552.55 (Salary according to bargaining unit agreement)
Applications Open: Dec 10 2018
Applications Close: Open until filled
General Summary of Position:
Incumbents of positions in this series operate, maintain and/or repair high pressure boilers and auxiliary machinery and equipment; clean machinery and equipment; respond to emergencies or equipment breakdowns; maintain adequate supply of fuel; and perform related work as required.
The basic purpose of this work is to ensure that the power plant facility is operated and maintained safely and efficiently.
Shift is Friday to Tuesday from 6AM to 2PM
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Possession of a Third Class or higher Stationary Engineer's license based on standards established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws
- Shift work as required
- Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial type heating systems
- Knowledge of the types and uses of industrial type heating systems
- Knowledge of the principles of pneumatics as applied to heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
- Knowledge of the types and uses of pneumatic controls used in power plant operations
- Knowledge of calibration and/or adjustment techniques as applied to pneumatic control systems
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical practice
- Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuring equipment used in a power plant such as manometers, voltmeters, anemoneters, tachometers, etc.
- Knowledge of the types and uses of pumps used in water and fuel systems
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques of pipefitting
- Knowledge of the types, uses and principles of operation of industrial type ventilation systems
- Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial type air conditioning systems
- Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines
- Knowledge of the types and uses of chemicals used in water treatment
- Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in power plants
- Knowledge of the types and uses of high- and low-pressure boilers
- Knowledge of the types and uses of steam plant accessory equipment, such as throttle valves, super heaters, back-pressure valves, feed-water regulators, etc.
Additional Considerations:
- Similar institutional experience, additional trade experience, experience with automated controls
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Only Internal (MTA - Maintenance & Trades Bargaining Union) candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
Shift is Friday to Tuesday from 6AM to 2PM
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information for three professional references will be requested at the time of application.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.
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Organization
Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell
Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack.
Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.
This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.
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