What are the responsibilities and job description for the Steam & Power Plant III - Facilities & Services position at illinois?
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operates boilers and associated equipment.
- Start-ups and shut-downs steam turbine generator sets and connects or disconnects from electrical distribution system.
- Continuously monitors and records hourly operating condition of turbines, generators and switchgear.
- Operates steam control devices that supply steam to all campus systems.
- Performs all electrical switching on all distribution switchgear.
- Operates auxiliary equipment such as pumps, compressors, pollution control equipment, coal-handling equipment and cooling towers.
- Regenerates water softeners; tests and treats boiler feed water, storage water and cooling water.
- Checks auxiliary equipment related to turbine generators and boilers. Adjusts and records operating temperatures and pressures to maintain equipment in proper operating condition. Records data on log sheets and log books.
- Learns the duties of the Lead Operating Engineer-Steam and Power Plant IV for upgrade and promotional opportunities.
- Assists other operating staff as required.
- Trains and instructs lower level operators in the proper operation of turbines, generators, switchgear and steam to campus control devices, as well as all auxiliary systems required to support the operation of these systems.
- Clean equipment and work area as required.
- Keeps Lead Operating Engineer-Steam and Power Plant IV informed of all changes in operating conditions.
- Communicates and explains equipment problems through the Lead Operating Engineer-Steam and Power Plant IV to appropriate maintenance personnel.
- Maintains all work areas, tools and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Other duties as assigned.