UMass/Amherst - Lead Operator - Second Class - Power Plant Engineer

Lead Operator- Second Class

Power Plant Engineer

Physical Plant Division

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The person holding this position performs numerous operations and maintenance tasks and leads others in the safe and efficient operation of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Power Plant, meeting all environmental and safety requirements.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

·        Possession of a Second Class Stationary Engineer's License issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws.

·        Possession of a Grade 2-I full active or high Certificate of Competency issued by the Massachusetts Board of Certifications of Operators of Wastewater Treatment Facilities pursuant to the Code of Massachusetts Regulations 257 CMR 2.00. Individual must obtain this qualification within the first year of employment.

·        Five years of Power Plant experience in operations and/or maintenance; control room operator qualifications preferred.

·        Knowledge and experience in at least four (4) of the following skill areas: pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, piping schematics, mechanical drawings, electrical theory, electrical safety, vibration analysis, electrical test equipment, basic electrical troubleshooting, and high and low voltage systems, equipment and components.

·        Experience with gas turbine operations preferred.

·        Will be exposed to inherent Power Plant conditions. Must be able to use ladders and industrial trucks and physically fit to perform heavy work.

 

Applications can be obtained at: Employment Office, 167 Whitmore, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. Deadline for completed applications is April 30, 2008. Please reference Requisition Number 33270.

 

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.