Lead Power Plant Engineer Pay Range: $31.92-$52.66 Onsite: Providence, RI Permanent role SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Chief Engineer-Power Plant, the Lead Power Plant Engineer provides assistance in supervising, planning, inspecting, monitoring, scheduling and coordinating daily power plant activities. Controls, monitors and repairs boilers, turbines, generators and auxiliary power generating plant equipment. As delegated, schedules the repair and maintenance of high- pressure steam boiler, turbo-generator, medical waste incinerators and ancillary equipment that produces energy for end users. Assumes supervisory responsibility and authority in the absence of Chief Engineer, Power Plant.

QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum of two years Associates Degree or equivalent in mechanical, electrical or related discipline.
• Completion of two years training in boiler operations and turbo-generator operations generally acquired from a technical school or military service.
• Requires Stationary Operating Engineer's License from the City of Providence.
• Supervisory skills to effectively direct the work of others.
• Analytical ability to plan, schedule and coordinate work projects and to troubleshoot problems.
• Knowledge of the thermodynamics of steam, the principals of generators and electricity.
• Knowledge of relevant code requirements and regulations.
• Working knowledge of a design application (AutoCAD) system preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years Power Plant operation experience.
• Works in areas exposed to electrical, heating and cooling equipment where there is exposure to noise, heat, asbestos, caustic chemicals, etc. and possibility medical waste.
• Hazards and injuries are minimized by adherence to established safety precautions.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, carry tools and move and lift equipment, chemical containers and other materials.

salary: $64,000 - $108,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

• Regularly schedules and assigns work to others.
• Provides technical assistance as required and conducts a follow-up inspection on all work assignments.
• Participates in the interviewing and selection process. Assesses performance, and recommends salary adjustments, where appropriate. Counsels employees and recommends corrective action, up to and including termination.
• Participates in the development of Facilities Management Power Plant policies and procedures.
• Ensures subordinates understand and comply with department and hospital policies and
• procedures.
• Daily inspects and checks the condition of the power plant machinery and equipment.
• Monitors primary switch-gear and breaker controls and regulates the amount of electricity produced by each hospital generator in conjunction with the electricity received from the utility company.
• Maintains close surveillance of bearing temperatures of generator shafts, oil and steam pressures and turbogenerator temperatures and related valves.

SkillsBoiler operations (2 years of experience is required)Power Plant Operation (5 years of experience is required)
QualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: Experienced