Stationary Engineer jobs in Connecticut

Introduction

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)�is a constituent unit of the�Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities.��We are currently recruiting for a full-time�Stationary Engineer�to work first shift in the Academic Department at our campus, located�in�New Haven, CT�- a city rich with arts and culture, less than 90 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Boston. WHAT WE OFFER: Industry leading health�benefits�with medical and dental coverage Pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings Retirement healthcare offerings Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy�work/life balance State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.� Click�here�for more information. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Second Shift (3:00PM - 11:00PM) Candidates must possess an S-2 license or OE2 certification ABOUT US: As one of the�State of Connecticut�institutions of higher learning, we are a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good.�Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a�campus wide commitment to�social justice.�Founded as a teachers college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of more than 10,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. It is one of four universities in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System. NOTE:� Preference will be given to current BOR/CSCU employees as outlined in the collective bargaining unit agreement prior to filling the position with an external applicant.

Selection Plan

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. To comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.� Candidates invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for these positions, such as a resume, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.� All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.� It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.� Requests should be made to�millert33@southernct.edu.� Updates during the recruitment process will be provided through your JobAps portal account. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. For all other inquiries, please contact Tisha Miller,�millert33@southernct.edu.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involved in the operation of a moderate or large sized heating or power plant or for working as a technical maintenance or repair expert on powerhouse, high pressure steam and allied facilities and equipment; may be in complete charge of a small heating plant.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Upon taking over a shift, receives operating instructions from outgoing shift engineer; inspects boiler room gauges, indicators, charts and records of operation, and the actual operating of the boiler room mechanical equipment and boilers, and issues any necessary instructions to subordinate(s); acts similarly in regard to generating equipment if any; makes various periodic and special tests and checks of facilities and equipment, making necessary adjustments; maintains and repairs mechanical equipment, including tightening loose bearings, packing glands, and bolts, replacing wearing rings, replacing and repacking condenser tubes, renewing gaskets, renewing valves and stuffing boxes, and renewing value parts; inspects operation of, maintains and repairs generating equipment, ice machinery, hot water heaters, laundry equipment, pumps, fans, compressors, electronic equipment, and other miscellaneous mechanical service equipment; makes or supervises the making of simple boiler water analyses and determines necessary treatment; calculates and records operating data; may assist in general building maintenance and repair; performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks; adds water treatment chemicals to boilers; may inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations; may remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods; performs related duties as required.As engineer in charge of a heating plant and related minor utilities, performs and supervises maintenance and repair of boiler and boiler room equipment including feed pumps and fuel injectors or stokers; supervises tending of boiler by others, issuing instructions, inspecting condition of equipment, and checking gauges and operation records; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of and ability to operate, maintain and repair boilers, generators and related mechanical equipment; some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers or of significant auxiliary boiler room or power plant equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications. S-2 license or OE2 certification required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.2. A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Incumbents may be exposed to significant levels of dust, noise and heat; may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment.2. The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.