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Control Room Operating Engineer, 1st Class

Employer
Georgetown University
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
May 31, 2019

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Industry
Education
Function
Engineer, QA Engineer, IT
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Control Room Operating Engineer, 1st Class controls the operation of the fluidized bed boiler, three gas/oil fired boilers, 6 chillers, emergency generator unit, thermal storage tank, campus electrical demand and all auxiliary and associated equipment in the plant. S/he follows established procedures and refers sub-standard conditions to the supervisor. Reporting to shift supervisor along with equipment operators, the Control Room Operating Engineer has additional duties that include but are not limited to:
  • Maintains constant watch over all operating equipment through monitoring control room instrumentation, computer screen and printout, and alarms, ensuring that the equipment is performing according to prescribed characteristics for a safe and efficient operation in providing steam, chilled water, and electrical services to the central distribution system.
  • Makes operational changes and adjustments as required to secure safe, efficient, and continual operation.
  • Participates in repair maintenance and installation of plant equipment.
  • Reviews and ensures that control room log readings, plant walk-down sheets boiler, and chilled water reading and analysis's are taken properly by equipment operators.
  • Makes sure corrective action is taken to chemical treatments as required adjustments to plant equipment as required.
  • Review operational manuals, technical manuals, and plant procedures.


Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years background in trade practices of steam engineering
  • 1st Class DC Steam Engineers License with a CFC certification
  • Must be capable of understanding and operating complex operation of high pressure steam and chilled water systems which can be operated several ways depending on operational needs
  • Must be capable of interpreting, evaluating, and directing operators to report equipment conditions and actions taken on field equipment by plant personnel
  • Ability to always report to work on time in the event of severe weather conditions, regardless of whether the University is closed or operating on an alternate schedule
  • Must operate intuitively from previous background knowledge in on troubleshooting the gauges and instruments on panel to bring about satisfactory operation of fluidized bed boiler which is unique in its design and operation

Company

Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses in Washington, DC.

Georgetown University is a leading employer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and offers prospective employees an opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in a caring, diverse and intellectually stimulating campus environment. The University is world renowned for its academic and research programs which provide our faculty and staff with unprecedented career challenges and growth opportunities. Enjoy working with our students and professional colleagues who are proud of their accomplishments and strive to be leaders in their respective fields.

Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING A TUITION ASSISTANCE PLAN.


Georgetown Benefits

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
2026872008
Location
37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
Washington
DC
20057
US

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