Stationary Engineer, Sr. jobs in New Haven, CT

Introduction

Do you have experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of steam heating and generating equipment?� If so, we invite you to read more about this opportunity to become a Stationary Engineer! � The�State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – Southbury Training School – is currently recruiting for two (2) full-time Stationary Engineer positions in Southbury, CT. � Position Highlights: PCN 16856 Full-time 75 Hours/Bi-weekly Week 1; Wednesday & Thursday 2:10 pm – 10:30 pm Regular Days Off; Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday Week 2; Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 2:10 pm – 10:30 pm However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency. PCN 16290 Full-time 75 Hours/Bi-weekly Week 1; Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday 10:10 pm – 6:30 am Regular Days Off: Wednesday & Thursday Week 2; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10:10 pm – 6:30 am Regular Days Off; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency. In your role as a Stationary Engineer, you will have the opportunity to: Receive operating instructions from outgoing shift engineer; Inspect boiler room gauges, indicators, charts and records of operation, and the actual operating of the boiler room mechanical equipment and boilers, and issue any necessary instructions to subordinate(s); Act similarly in regard to generating equipment if any; Make various periodic and special tests and checks of facilities and equipment, making necessary adjustments; Maintain and repair mechanical equipment, including tightening loose bearings, packing glands, and bolts, replacing wearing rings, replacing and repacking condenser tubes, renewing gaskets, renewing valves and stuffing boxes, and renewing value parts; Inspect operation of, maintain and repair generating equipment, ice machinery, hot water heaters, laundry equipment, pumps, fans, compressors, electronic equipment and other miscellaneous mechanical service equipment; Make or supervise the making of simple boiler water analyses and determine necessary treatment; Calculate and record operating data; Perform related duties as required; Comprehensive�Benefit�Offerings: Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage. Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings. Paid time off – including 13 paid holidays per calendar year. A healthy�work-life balance! To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.� Click here for more information. Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Developmental Services is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

Selection Plan

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involved in the operation of a moderate or large sized heating or power plant or for working as a technical maintenance or repair expert on powerhouse, high pressure steam and allied facilities and equipment; may be in complete charge of a small heating plant.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Upon taking over a shift, receives operating instructions from outgoing shift engineer; inspects boiler room gauges, indicators, charts and records of operation, and the actual operating of the boiler room mechanical equipment and boilers, and issues any necessary instructions to subordinate(s); acts similarly in regard to generating equipment if any; makes various periodic and special tests and checks of facilities and equipment, making necessary adjustments; maintains and repairs mechanical equipment, including tightening loose bearings, packing glands, and bolts, replacing wearing rings, replacing and repacking condenser tubes, renewing gaskets, renewing valves and stuffing boxes, and renewing value parts; inspects operation of, maintains and repairs generating equipment, ice machinery, hot water heaters, laundry equipment, pumps, fans, compressors, electronic equipment, and other miscellaneous mechanical service equipment; makes or supervises the making of simple boiler water analyses and determines necessary treatment; calculates and records operating data; may assist in general building maintenance and repair; performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks; adds water treatment chemicals to boilers; may inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations; may remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods; performs related duties as required.As engineer in charge of a heating plant and related minor utilities, performs and supervises maintenance and repair of boiler and boiler room equipment including feed pumps and fuel injectors or stokers; supervises tending of boiler by others, issuing instructions, inspecting condition of equipment, and checking gauges and operation records; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of and ability to operate, maintain and repair boilers, generators and related mechanical equipment; some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers or of significant auxiliary boiler room or power plant equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.2. A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Incumbents may be exposed to significant levels of dust, noise and heat; may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment.2. The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.