Maintenance Engineer PSV - BOILER (Local 95 Union)

at  UPMC

UPMC Passavant maintains a 24 hour, 365 days a year, boiler operator. Shifts for this position can last anywhere from 8 to 12 hours. In order to safely operate, maintain, and monitor the boilers, the operators are required to complete pre-shift, during shift, and post shift tasks in accordance with UPMC Passavant Policy Manual, Procedures 80.235 and 80.020.
Job Summary: The Plant Operator is responsible for the effective, efficient, and safe operation of the power plant and its auxiliary systems and equipment. The Plant Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring the status of all plant systems on a continuous basis to ensure that the plant meets its generating requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner.
Plant operations include but are not limited to plant start-up and shutdown and routine maintenance. The Control Room Operator directs all plant operations activities during assigned shift. Carries out routine inspections and monitoring of operating components to provide accurate and reliable operation and reporting of plant status.

• Monitors and controls Boiler steam generation.
• Maintains adequate records of key production variables such as Boilers uptime, Deaerator readings, etc, on a daily, weekly, and or monthly basis, as required
• Participates in plant maintenance program as directed
• Communicates directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas
• Performs preventive maintenance activities as required
• Assists maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs
• Assists with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance related issues
• Participates in safety, health and environmental programs
• Works in a safe manner at all times
• Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness
• Monitors use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies
• Assist all other employees and departments as required