Power Plant - Operating Engineer I

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Job Description Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer, observes and operates all outside utilities distribution systems, and auxiliary equipment in order to provide adequate services to all sections of the site Is responsible for the operation and monitoring of the turbo- generators, auxiliary equipment associated with same, including turbine room switchgear Operates all water conditioning equipment associated with the power plant including reverse osmosis units, deionizers, polishers, filters, U.V. system, ozone systems and site process cooling water systems This position will require the testing, treatment, and adjustments to the heater, boilers, cooling towers, Deionized (DI) water, Reverse Osmosis (RO) water for proper chemistry Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer observes and operates 900#, 135# steam boilers, steam turbines and their auxiliaries. Must have a thorough knowledge of boilers, piping, and auxiliaries and have a practical knowledge of the control instruments The position will require the testing, treatment and adjustments to the heater and boilers for proper chemistry 8 hour Rotating Shift Work 6AM-2PM, 2PM-10PM, 10PM-6AM Works from verbal and written instructions, governed by special operating procedures received from the Watch Engineer. Otherwise works from standard operating procedures Exchanges operating information from previous shift and relays it on to relieving shift Works under the supervision of Watch Engineer, who has the responsibility of spot checking these positions during each shift Trains persons assigned to them for qualifications or advancement to a higher classification Must practice proper Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and documentation requirements License Requirements: NJ Blue Seal (1-C) 3rd Class Engineer License or Higher Position Qualifications: Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma /GED Required experience and skills: New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineers (1-C) license. Previous powerplant operating experience. Ability, fitness, and skill. Shift/Schedule: Successful candidate must be able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule. Compensation range is $39.72 to $49.90 #MSJR VETJOBS WE24 Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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