Licensed Engineer

Brandeis University is looking for a Licensed Engineer in the Facilities Administration. The Licensed Engineer should be able to operate and maintain high- and low-pressure boilers at all campus locations, perform and steward plant-wide preventive maintenance programs, and be able to install, troubleshoot and repair steam and mechanical related equipment. This position requires a motivated, team-orientated engineer capable of supporting the continuous improvement needs of the plant as well as the energy efficiency goals of the University.

The University has recently installed a new Cleaver Brooks 800HP low emission firetube boiler & stack economizer as part of a capital equipment and controls upgrade of the Central Heating Plant (CHP). The CHP consists of four firetube boilers with advanced burner control systems and ancillary equipment.

Candidates must hold a valid Massachusetts 3rd Class Engineer’s license in good standing to support scheduled rotational shifts with four (4) years applicable experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Monitor, collect and document steam, water, air and gas pressures and flows, both locally and through the building management system, to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.

• Utilize boiler control interfaces to view operating, historical, and diagnostic information.Work to identify abnormalities or deviations between actual values and set points.

• Adjusting and performing regular maintenance on all campus boilers and pressure reducing stations.

• Blow down boilers and air receivers as required.

• Perform chemical analysis of boiler feed water.

• Operate and maintain water softeners and air compressors.

• Lubricate all plant equipment as required.

• Perform routine record keeping of planned and executed preventative maintenance tasks utilizing asset/work management software (Maximo).

• Keep record of and work from mechanical/electrical drawings, service manuals, and other pertinent engineering and manufacturer’s documents relating to CHP systems and equipment.

• Perform equipment startups and shutdowns to meet operational needs and required inspections.

• Use all required tools, testing and measuring equipment including boiler management and control systems.

• Relay information, assignments, and schedule to others as directed by supervisor or manager.

• Read, write, understand and carry out oral and written instructions in English.

• Assume assigned watch with minimum of supervision.

• Work on ladders and scaffolds and in pits, tanks and drums.

• Know and use all related safety check procedures.

• Responsible for keeping Central Heating Plant and campus boiler rooms clean and tidy.

• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with supervisors, fellow workers, department heads and other members of the campus community.

• Work in an environment subject to frequent changing priorities, from individuals and time deadlines.

• Bend, stoop, lift and move equipment and supplies; shovel snow and remove trash weigh 60 pounds.

• Work either independently or in a project team setting.

• Receive and ship packages, parts and supplies.

• Clean, paint, and refinish equipment.

• Respond to and clean up after emergencies and disasters.

• Assist in the security and protection of facilities to include locking and unlocking exterior doors and tool cabinets.

*This list is representative of those duties and responsibilities that are required of this position.  However, the list is not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Shift:Sun.& Sat. 2:00pm-10:00pm;Mon.,Tues., Wed.10:00am-6:00pm ( Thurs.,Fri. OFF).

Job Qualifications

• Ability to perform all essential job functions as described.

• High School Graduate required - additional trade school experience desired.

• Massachusetts 3rd Class Engineer’s license in good standing.

• Valid Massachusetts driver's license.

• Four years of experience operating boilers with a strong understanding of boiler systems and applicable codes and standards.

• Understand fundamentals of natural gas and oil combustion, air atomization, low emission technology, spray type deaerators, and water hammer cause and effect.

• Proficient with MS Word and Excel preferred.

JOB LOCATIONS

Central Heating Plant, campus boiler rooms and mechanical rooms.

EQUIPMENT

Mobile devices such as iPads and laptops. Fixed and portable power die threader, Sawzall, grinder, drills as well as many other hand tools and portable electric tools.

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