What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEER 3RD CLASS / POWERHOUSE ENGINEER position at Mass General Brigham?
Description : Overview
The 3rd Class Engineer is responsible for monitoring and participating in boiler plant operations. A licensed Engineer must safely monitor, maintain, and adjust Powerhouse equipment and related systems for efficient operation and to ensure a reliable energy source for fluctuating heating, cooling, and emergency power systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Monitoring equipment at specified intervals and recording data in operation logs :
Boilers, pumps, gauges, pressure, water tanks, and other regulated equipment as well as the related building automation software (BAS) to consistently provide a balanced and efficient operating environment.
- Opening and closing valves; starting, stopping, and / or adjusting equipment in response to changing weather conditions or energy requirements to ensure optimum efficiency.
- Water and electric meter readings
- Smokestack readings
- Fire pumps
- Read other meters and gauges at specified intervals to ensure equipment is operating normally.
For all of the above, investigate unusual readings and check operating systems to detect faulty equipment. Correct their cause(s) when able and keep team informed of progress. All logs are subject to spot-checks to maintain accuracy.
Equipment Maintenance :
Safely perform preventative and corrective maintenance to limit equipment failure and reduce equipment downtime.
Water Management
Record metrics and inspect deionizing tank and pumps; as well as water softener tanks and filters.
Monitor and log MWRA water treatment tanks
Perform and log the results of bi-weekly chemical tests of water and steam systems.
Promoting and supporting a safe working environment :
All work is to be performed in a safe manner using proper safety practices, such as goggles, gloves, and equipment lock-out tags.
Powerhouse housekeeping includes :
trash removal, as well as routinely removing oil, grease, dirt, and soot from all surfaces,
monthly : sweeping and mopping assigned areas,
quarterly or more often as needed : machinery wiped down, and
proper storage of tools, parts, and supplies
Must respond to after-hours calls regarding equipment, systems, and / or software in the Powerhouse within their scope of responsibility.
Any / all responsibilities pursuant to Chapter 146 of Massachusetts General Law not specifically mentioned above.
About Us
McLean Hospital is consistently ranked the preeminent freestanding psychiatric hospital in the world by US News and World Report and takes pride in putting people first in all that we do. Since 1811, our fundamental purpose has been to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their families through our mission of clinical care, scientific discovery, professional training, and public education.
As a leading specialty hospital and a proud member of Mass General Brigham, we are dedicated to providing an extensive range of high quality, cost effective mental health services to a diverse population from across the United States and beyond our borders.
Located just outside Boston, Massachusetts, McLeans tree-filled, suburban campus setting offers a unique therapeutic environment for those in need of psychiatric care. Major clinical programs at McLean address a broad range of illnesses including depression, bipolar and psychotic disorders; mood and anxiety disorders; alcohol and drug abuse; Alzheimer's disease, and child and adolescent psychiatric disorders. Additional information about McLean Hospital that may help in understanding the institutions vision and influence can be found at mcleanhospital.org .
Qualifications : Education
High school diploma, GED, or satisfactory work history.
Required Licenses
Prior Experience
Required Skills
Must use personal phone to complete portions of work assignments using hospital-provided software. May be required to carry an on-call pager.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy including, but not limited to, lactation or the need to express breast milk for a nursing child, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulations.
Primary Location MA-Belmont-MCL McLean Hospital Main Campus
Work Locations MCL McLean Hospital Main Campus 115 Mill Street Belmont 02478
Job Engineer
Organization McLean Hospital(MCL)
Schedule Full-time
Standard Hours 40
Shift Day Job
Employee Regular
Job Posting Nov 18, 2024
