Major Responsibilities:Operates, monitors, and performs preventive maintenance on high-pressure boilers, boiler auxiliaries, and other related mechanical/ life safety equipment.Inspects equipment for malfunctions and has decision making authority to make adjustments or repairs to restore the equipment to operating condition.Maintains the boiler and auxiliary equipment to specified pressures and temperatures. Tests and maintains all water systems with prescribed chemical concentrations in boilers and auxiliary equipment.Observes meters and gauges to determine operating conditions of equipment and to regulate flow of water, fuel, steam pressure, and oxygen in accordance with needs and safety standards.Performs installation and repair of minor piping, structural and electrical systems.Operates, monitors, and maintains building automation system and equipment control systems. Checks, repairs, and/or replaces valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, coils, pipes, and other functional components of the system.Computes job costs and order parts, equipment, supplies, and materials.Maintains current daily logs, regulatory reports, preventive maintenance records and equipment repair files in order to comply with local, state and federal regulatory requirements.Coordinates assigned construction, remodeling and maintenance projects; working independently or with other departments.Manufactures replacement parts and repairs and refinishes metal components using special machine shop equipment such as welders, carbide tool grinders, hydraulic shears, hand saws, hydraulic presses, milling machines and lathes.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles, and Second Class Power Engineer certification issued by the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers, Inc. (NIULPE), or First Class Power Engineer certification issued by the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers, Inc. (NIULPE), or Facility Operating Engineer - Second Class certification issued by the American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE), or Facility Operating Engineer - First Class certification issued by the American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE).
Education Required:Associate's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Power Engineering & Boiler Op.
Experience Required:Typically requires 4 years of experience in power plant operations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Employees working in the City of Milwaukee must obtain a Stationary Engineer's permit to operate within one year of hire.Significant knowledge of the basic principles of the operations of mechanical equipment and machinery utilized in a power plant and of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in maintaining power plant equipment; and of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the craft.Current driving record that meets Aurora fleet safety standards.Knowledge of applicable codes/regulations pertaining to assigned equipment and operationsBasic computer skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to work independently and to problem solve.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Must be able to stand and walk about 60% of the workday as well as climb and reach above shoulders.Must be able to: lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead.lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level.lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and radiation hazards. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. Temperature in working environment varies from (-10) to 120 degrees and atmosphere often contains fumes, odors and dust. Position requires travel. May be exposed to road and weather hazards.Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.