Operating Engineer Union Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY Under general supervision, inspects, cleans, maintains and repairs high pressure boilers and medical waste incinerators and overhauls turbo generators on scheduled basis in order to ensure compliance with State regulations and insurance requirements. Performs routine maintenance on ancillary equipment such as pumps, planetary gear systems, wet ash removal system and orders necessary parts and equipment for same. Performs related inspection/maintenance activities for electronic control devices such as Servo's, Syncros, DCS Combustion Systems and other similar controls.

Performs duties of Power Plant Operating Engineer, Boiler Operator and/or Autoclave Operator as needed. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES Regularly performs calibration on temperature monitors, transmitters, air pollution equipment and HVAC energy management controls. Repairs or replaces DCS equipment powered by 4 to 20 MA analog input controlling analog outputs in both current and voltage modes as well as digital I/O in isolated and non-isolated modes. Maintains connecting wiring for peer-to-peer communications including termination board switch locations and replacement or defective strategic loop controllers, reprogramming of process controllers.

Utilizes computer terminal to prepare preventative maintenance schedules, prepares and maintains related reports and spreadsheets such as repairs performed, parts utilized and the like. Regularly performs all responsibilities associated with power Planet Maintenance Engineer, including inspecting, cleaning and performing maintenance on high pressure boilers, turbo-generators and other ancillary equipment. Operates lathes, milling machines, grinders, presses, saws in order to manufacture parts as necessary.

Performs functions of Boiler Operator, Incinerator or Power Plant Operating Engineer to fill in for staff shortages. May perform other activities as cleaning and general maintenance of boiler room, generating plant and autoclave room, including painting, sweeping and performing minor repairs masonry and the like. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BASIC KNOWLEDGE Completion of High School or vocational school.

Completion of one to two years training in advanced electronic controls and boiler operations, either from technical school or military training. Knowledge of maintenance specifications on equipment and appropriate regulations. Electronic and mechanical ability to diagnose problems and make necessary repairs to equipment; ability to operate computer with related keyboard skills.

Knowledge of thermodynamics of steam, principals of generators and electricity, pertinent air pollution regulations, electronic burner management and electronic control devices. EXPERIENCE Three to five years related experience with boiler Operator License from City of Providence. Must obtain Stationary Operating Engineer's License from City of Providence within one year in job.

WORKING CONDITION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Works around generators and boilers where there is exposure to noise, heat, steam, asbestos, caustic chemicals, medical waste, fuel and water residue and odors. Hazards are minimized by adherence to established operating and safety precautions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY None.

Pay Range $36.07-$45.28 Location Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type 10 day rotation Work Shift Night Driving Required No Union International Brotherhood Teamsters Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Apply