What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Utility Engineer/Boiler position at Northern Light Health?
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Department: Facilities Management
Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
Summary :
It is the responsibility of the Licensed Utility Engineer to safely operate and help maintain the equipment and systems in the Heat and Power Plant.
Responsibilities :
- Team-working with other staff to solve problems and assist all members in completing assigned tasks
- Goal Maintain minimum 95% equipment uptime.
- Operation of Turbine generator, boilers and associated boiler room equipment, tools and controls. Does regular, scheduled inspection of equipment. to observe and report operating conditions. Must be able to perform scheduled tasks in off shifts.
- Completes scheduled work and Emergency repairs. Call-ins to appropriate Engineering staff as needed. Helps contractors complete their work for the department.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
- Is willing to work and provide necessary support to the Department. Seeks to improve processes, reliability, and procedures. Uses appropriate safety measures and equipment.
- Walk around inspections for fire safety and equipment operation. Reports unusual activities and observations to Supervisor and/or Security personnel. Keeps work area and tools in a clean, safe and secure condition.
- Helps maintain expenses under budget.
- Departmental fuel expense budget is met.
- Department supplies expense budget is met.
- Department contracts and purchased services expense budget is met.
- Seeks and supports change in job & organization. Is willing to try new things to help the department and hospital.
- Maintains professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, workshops, etc.
- Attends all mandatory hospital and departmental education programs
- Learns new equipment, processes, etc. and helps train co-workers.
Other Information :
Competencies and Skills
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Credentials
- Required Boiler Operator- High Pressure
- Required Driver's License
Education
- Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
- Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
- Extend body and limbs to reach items.
- Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
- Prolonged periods of sitting.
- Prolonged periods of standing.
- Prolonged periods of walking.
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