Stationary Engineer, Plant Operator (First Grade)

About the company

Rice University

Higher education · 2 to 10 employees

What you'll do

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of related experience in central plant operations, including operating high-pressure steam boilers
• Current City of Houston First Grade Stationary Engineer’s License or ability to acquire one within 6 months of hireAble to acquire a reciprocal license from another municipality. Candidates holding a valid stationary or steam engineer's license from a state, municipality, or government agency may qualify for examination for an equivalent City of Houston grade, pending board approval, verification of boiler-operating experience, and successful completion of a written examination on boiler operation, maintenance, repair, and safety rules
• General knowledge of test and diagnostic equipment, tools, instrumentation, and computer-based monitoring and control systems
• General computer aptitude
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints and electrical schematic diagrams associated with plant systems
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Ability to utilize hand tools and equipment in troubleshooting and repairs
• Ability to solve problems under stressful or critical conditions
• Performs general housekeeping in the plants to keep spaces and equipment clean and accessible
• Currently holds City of Houston First Grade Stationary Engineer’s License
• Background with district energy control systems, particularly those found on university campuses, including combined heat and power turbines, high-pressure boilers, and centrifugal chillers
• Knowledge of co-generation and combined heat and power systems and boiler safety standards
• C-grade (or better) State of Texas water license
• Valid Texas Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment) required, with no more than three moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past 5 years
• Energizes, secures, adjusts, and operates plant equipment including turbines, chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling tower fans, air compressors, generators, etc., to respond to changes in campus load or to comply with planned scheduling and/or load management procedures
• Continually monitors all aspects of plant and campus auxiliary equipment and operation
• Makes necessary changes and adjustments to ensure safe and efficient plant operation via direct inspection, monitoring systems, and assistance from others
• Monitors forecasted weather to anticipate and configure equipment to minimize impact on campus and optimize plant operations
• Performs general and preventative maintenance, equipment repair and lubrication, and quality and chemical treatment monitoring for water and steam systems as necessary to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Monitors the Building Automation System for issues and alarms; calls appropriate personnel to respond to campus and equipment emergencies; responds to after-hours requests for building adjustments
• Communicates thoroughly with other operators and supervisors to facilitate continuity of operations during regular shifts and shift changes; maintains all operations and responsibilities until relieved by the next shift
• Informs direct supervisor or appropriate management of events and problems that may significantly affect plant or campus operations
• Performs duties as lead operator to provide direction to second operators for the assigned shift
• Logs events and operational changes in the operations record
• Enters work orders and daily work time using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Must be able to lift loads greater than 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and work in confined areas with piping and wiring obstructions, as needed, to access equipment
• Requires moderate to heavy physical activity, including bending, stooping, climbing, balancing, standing, and walking up to 8 hours per day
• Occasionally required to enter utility tunnels and confined spaces

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