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Power Plant Engineer 3rd Class – Facilities

UMass Lowell

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Incumbents of positions in this series operate, maintain and/or repair high pressure boilers and auxiliary machinery and equipment; clean machinery and equipment; respond to emergencies or equipment breakdowns; maintain adequate supply of fuel; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to ensure that the power plant facility is operated and maintained safely and efficiently.

  1. Checks, inspects and monitors various types of machinery, equipment and systems such as steam traps, heat control panels, safety valves and gauges, high and low water converters and/or steam reducing stations, gas systems, hot water preheat or oil jackets; various types of generators such as diesel, steam and turbine; various types of pumps and water pumping stations; pneumatic temperature and pressure control systems; electrical systems; steam and water lines and systems; refrigeration systems; air conditioning and ventilating systems; and motor bearings, boiler fires, air compressors, smoke stack emissions, coiling oil tanks and chemical tank levels, etc., to ensure that assigned plant facility is operated in a safe, efficient and pollution-free manner
  2. Repairs, overhauls and maintains machinery and equipment by replacing turbines, boilers, burners, motors, pumps and compressors.; by using pipe threaders and other machine shop equipment; by turning over auxiliary equipment as needed; by repairing and overhauling pipes, valves, gauges, etc.; by cleaning or replacing filters; by lubricating equipment; by cleaning boiler plant and some painting; and by making minor electrical or plumbing repairs to keep equipment operating efficiently and to prevent breakdowns.
  3. Record data and maintain logs on such matters as temperatures, fuel consumption, steam usage including State mandated operators log books. Performs minor repairs and/or adjust power plant and related auxiliary equipment using hand tools in order to ensure proper and safe operation.
  4. Cleans and maintains work areas including lavatory, plant machinery and equipment, such as suction and discharge oil strainers, burners, boilers and pumps to ensure the safety and efficiency of plant operations. Maintains boiler room related equipment and areas by painting as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Possession of a Third Class or higher Stationary Engineer’s license based on standards established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws
  • Shift work as required
  • Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial type heating systems
  • Knowledge of the types and uses of industrial type heating systems
  • Knowledge of the principles of pneumatics as applied to heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.
  • Knowledge of the types and uses of pneumatic controls used in power plant operations
  • Knowledge of calibration and/or adjustment techniques as applied to pneumatic control systems
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical practice
  • Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuring equipment used in a power plant such as manometers, voltmeters, anemoneters, tachometers, etc.
  • Knowledge of the types and uses of pumps used in water and fuel systems
  • Knowledge of the methods and techniques of pipefitting
  • Knowledge of the types, uses and principles of operation of industrial type ventilation systems
  • Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial type air conditioning systems
  • Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines
  • Knowledge of the types and uses of chemicals used in water treatment
  • Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in power plants
  • Knowledge of the types and uses of high- and low-pressure boilers
  • Knowledge of the types and uses of steam plant accessory equipment, such as throttle valves, super heaters, back-pressure valves, feed-water regulators, etc.
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in firing and operating high- or low-pressure coal or oil-fired boilers and their auxiliary equipment
  • Ability to distinguish colors
  • The ability to work effectively with diverse groups
  • Knowledge of the proper methods for storing and handling fuels
  • Skill in using hand power tools such as drills, electric saws, etc.
  • Skill in using small hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hacksaws and pipethreaders

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references at jobs.uml.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54575

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.


The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.