Co-Generation Engineer II Operations - University of Massachusetts Medical School

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Under the general supervision of the Director or designee, the Maintenance Co-Generation Engineer II supervises the operation of 13,000 volt main circuit breakers and the production of steam, electricity, and chilled water. Supervise and lead a team of three other engineers through 12 hour shifts meeting load demands, weather changes, equipment outages, optimizing efficiency, and coordinating with facilities operations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises the operation of an assigned watch for the production of steam power, electric power and refrigeration. Coordinates with Mass Electric when switching incoming power lines and generation of electricity.
• Supervises and operates 1100 psig heat recovery steam generator, two 1100 psig and two 250 psig steam boilers with super heaters, economizes and auxiliary equipment.
• Supervises and operates 7500 kw combustion turbine, 5000 kw and two 2500 kw steam turbine generators, condensers, condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries, synchronizing the generators when necessary, synchronizing Mass Electric’s cables with the generator when necessary. Logs observations. Supervises, performs minor electrical functions (changes fuses, bulbs, checks circuit breakers) etc.
• Supervises and Operates 4000 ton electric, 5000 ton and three 2500 ton turbine driven chillers, evaporators, chilled water pumps, condensers, condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries.
• Supervises power demand and consumption making required adjustments for power factor correction, frequency and voltage.
• Supervises and operates four (4) electrical power systems, namely, the Uninterrupted Power System, the normal 13,800 volts power distribution system from the utility company, the emergency power system from the standby diesel generator, and the power generated by the power plant
• Supervises and operation of all centrifugal compressors, motors, condensing steam turbine-driven, condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries. Logs observations.                                                                                     
• Supervises the operation six large cooling tower and fans serving the turbine and refrigeration systems.
• Oversee equipment start up and shutdown based on load response and weather conditions.
• Monitor boiler emission controls and water chemistry.
• Emergency diesel generator operations according to JACHO standards.
• Ensure safety standards compliance (LOTO, Arc flash, PPE, etc.)
• Aligns Power Plant equipment according to ICETEC market dispatches.
• Supervises fuel and ammonia unloading.
• Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning and repair of all power plant equipment and instrumentation.
• While in the performance of routine duties; may be required, as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification; where the work or task does not require a specific license.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a Massachusetts Second Class Engineer’s License or higher.
• 2-4 years’ experience in modern power plant, operating turbine generators, or steam driven chiller experience.
• Possess the theory and application of good safety practices around high pressure, high voltage systems (13,800 volts), and rotating equipment.
• Possess theory, application and experience in the operation of large condensing, extracting steam, and topping turbo-electric generating equipment, and related auxiliaries.
• Possess the theory, application and experience in the operation of a combustion turbine, heat recovery steam boiler, and gas compressor.
• Possess the theory, application, and experience in the operation of maintenance of refrigeration and condensing steam turbine-driven centrifugal compressor, evaporators, condensers, and related equipment.
• Possess the theory, application and experience of large high pressure boilers equipped with super heaters, economizers dual fuel systems, pneumatic combustion controls and flame scanners.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.