Utilities 3rd Engineer

Position Mission

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Operate, monitor and inspect high pressure steam boilers, electric generators, air compressors, process cooling water, water treatment systems and associated auxiliary equipment including pumps, valves, transmitters, gauges, alarms, and safety devices to detect malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating reliably, efficiently and safely
• Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance in order to demonstrate regulatory compliance at all times.
• Maintain continuous compliance with local, state and federal regulations as they relate to air quality, water quality and safety
• Maintain required amounts of water in boilers, adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners
• Test water quality and take necessary corrective action to maintain proper chemical conditions for steam generation, process cooling and wastewater systems
• Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating within normal parameters.
• Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems
• Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to regulate and set operations of systems
• Isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to allow for safe inspection and repair work (Lock Out Tag Out)
• Keep the Utilities Chief Engineer informed of operating conditions
• Support company fundamentals of Safety, Appearance, Compliance, Quality and Cost
• Ensure that company and recognized industrial safe practices are followed at all times