Position Summary:

• Operates, maintains, and repairs boilers, chillers, turbines, motors, pumps, generators, compressors, blowers, valves, and other auxiliary equipment.
• Operates Power Plant at maximum efficiency at all times resulting in a minimum of energy consumption.
• Periodically makes comprehensive tests, takes readings, and maintains logs of fuel consumption, water conditions, pressures, temperatures, steam flow, and other readings.
• Adds chemicals to treat steam, water and fuel in accordance with requirements as prescribed.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulations.
• Keeps work area clean and neat.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Must have satisfactorily completed at least 10th grade or possess certificate of equivalency.

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The position requires lifting more than 100 pounds under 1/3 of the time and up to 25 pounds 2/3 of the time.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment which is provided, is under 1/3 of the time.
• This position requires the individual to perform tasks under wet or humid conditions and in extreme heat when working on boilers or pumps in all areas where there may also be fumes or smoke.
• The worker encounters caustic or toxic chemicals when
  working on chemical treating equipment (water chemistry).
• Work on high or low voltage electrical systems which presents electrical risks.

Posting Number: 23ST0748

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