The Plant Operating Engineer is responsible for completing basically mechanical oriented projects involved in plant operations.

• Prepares, fires, repairs and operates gas-fired, oil-fired, coal-fired and/or dual-fuel boilers to meet ASME and ANSI codes.

• Controls generation of a continuous supply of steam for heating hospital and related buildings, supplying power to machinery and auxiliary equipment, and sterilizing equipment.

• Tours boiler room to observe boilers, their appurtenances, and other operating equipment to ensure operation is in accordance with specified instructions.

• Responsible for assuring that all boiler room and related steam generation equipment is operating normally, that proper pressures and temperatures are developed and maintained, that water in the boiler is at the proper level, that combustion requirements for efficient and economical operation are being met, and that the boiler room area is clean and maintained in an orderly state.

• Inspects, repairs, and maintains boiler area equipment such as pumps, coal conveyors, boilers, water heaters, valves, traps, and related equipment.

• Makes entries in boiler room and mechanical area logs, which are official journals of machinery operation and related activities.

• Prepares boiler, chiller, and heating water chemical tests and adjusts feeding solutions to proper amounts based on test results.

• Tours entire facility grounds and mechanical areas for fire and safety checks, observes operations, and records specified data.

• May make adjustments to heating and/or cooling controls and adjust, clean, or replace items such as belts, strainers, and related components to ensure normal equipment operation.

• Inspects oxygen supply systems, records specified data, and notifies approved sources in the event of malfunction or need for additional oxygen.

• Connects oxygen cylinders to emergency supply systems when required.

• Locks and unlocks interior and exterior doors for security purposes and operates exterior lighting as programmed.

• Inspects operation and records specified data on sewage lift stations, sewage plants, flood wall pumps, and related equipment.

• Operates, tests, and logs emergency power systems according to schedule and performs basic maintenance or adjustments as required.

• Performs start-up of plant equipment following normal power failures.

• May perform minor repairs to patient-related equipment including wheelchairs, beds, nursing call systems, oxygen and medical gas systems, and other patient room equipment.

• Completes preventive maintenance assignments within the scope of specific training.

• Remains alert to indications of faulty operation or equipment malfunction and ensures all safety precautions are observed.

• Maintains familiarity with the location and operation of fire detection systems.

• Performs assigned tasks using hand or power tools in accordance with written or oral instructions.

• Completes service requests, work requests, and project forms, including time and date started, time and date completed, and materials used.

• Selects stock, tools, and supplies for assigned tasks.

• Stores stock, tools, and supplies in assigned locations.

• Advises and monitors stock levels of materials for efficient operation of plant and building equipment.

• Maintains ongoing knowledge of applicable fire, safety, and boiler operation codes from available sources.

• Notifies supervisor when major repairs or assistance are required.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.