Steam and Power Plant III

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students. Job Summary: IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL: Employees at this level operate power plant equipment and assist in training lower-level employees in the operation of equipment, perform maintenance and repair work and assist higher-level employees in performing major repairs on power plant equipment, operate turbines and switchboards, perform skilled mechanical work in the repair, operation, and maintenance of a cogeneration heating/cooling plant and/or other related mechanical equipment throughout campus. They work under the general supervision of a designated supervisor. Job Description: Responsibilities: Fires boilers, gas turbines, coal furnaces by hand or with stokers and gas- or oil-fed boilers, plans firing operation to maintain necessary levels to meet the demand for steam. Controls and maintains plant equipment (e.g., boilers, turbines, generators, reactors, etc.) using control systems or semi-automatic equipment. Regulates fuel intake, flame, water, steam flow, and draft; monitors boiler water, water quality, chemical, and fuel levels, and makes adjustments to maintain required levels. Operates and maintains power plant equipment, building ventilation and air-conditioning equipment, pumps, compressors, and other building mechanical equipment. Operates and tends plant equipment, engine room equipment, pollution-control systems, coal- and ash-handling equipment, condensers, switch gear, racking and resetting of circuit breakers, water treatment laboratories, turbine generators, and associated equipment. Tarts stops, and/or adjusts controls/valves on generators, pumping equipment, turbines, feed pumps, air compressors, or other power plant equipment as necessary. Dusts, cleans, lubricates, repairs, maintains, monitors, and/or inspects equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks, malfunctions, and/or operating problems. Performs maintenance and repair work on a wide variety of power plant equipment and machinery. Observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters, and charts to ensure that machines and equipment are operating properly and efficiently. Maintains daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities; takes regulatory action based on readings from charts, meters, and gauges. Checks pump gauges for accuracy, draws samples, checks pressures, completes chemical tests, and adjustments systems as needed. Supervises and trains lower-level employees and other assigned personnel. Asists employees at higher levels of this series as needed. Inspects records or log book entries and communicates with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status. Communicates with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages, transmission loads, and frequencies, operates electrical systems and disconnects systems. Analyzes problems to take appropriate action to ensure equipment and systems' continuous and reliable operation. Performs duties of the lower levels in this series as required & other related duties as assigned. Minimal Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in the maintenance and operation of steam and power plant equipment. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience in a position comparable to the Steam and Power Plant II. City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License (REQUIRED) Departmental Preferences: CFC Certification 1 year of Boiler experience (This position requires a background check.) Salary: $47.58 Hourly Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off plans, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System. Hours: Hours may vary depending on departmental needs. Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation. Northeastern Illinois University's Main Campus is located on 67 acres in a residential area on the Northwest Side of Chicago. The University has three additional locations in the metropolitan area: the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, El Centro and the Center for College Access and Success. Northeastern also is a founding member of the University Center of Lake County consortium campus in suburban Lake County, north of Chicago. Northeastern offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and certificate programs and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate, licensure and endorsement programs.

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