Central Power Plant - Watch Engineer/Mechanic - Hofstra University : Job Details

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Position Title Central Power Plant - Watch Engineer/Mechanic Position Number 898790 Position Category Plant and Facilities School/Division Plant Operations Department Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time Description

Reporting to the Administrative Chief Engineer of Central Utilities and the Chief Watch Engineer/Foreman the Central Power Plant - Watch Engineer/Mechanic will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining high pressure boilers, centrifugal chillers, and ancillary equipment. Besides covering the watch, the successful candidate will be repairing and maintaining the central plant's equipment. The shift will be Sunday through Thursday from 7am to 3pm, however the ability to work scheduled overtime for shift coverage and stay for emergency repairs on all shifts, including weekends and holidays is required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* The safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of high-pressure fire tube steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, centrifugal pumps, steam PRV stations, heat exchangers, valves, piping in the plant and building heating and cooling systems supplied by Hofstra's Central Power Plant (CPP).

* Operate and maintain all equipment in the plant and central utilities for a 3 million square foot campus.

* Inspect and troubleshoot issues, making major and emergency repairs as needed.

* At a journeymen level, overhaul and rebuild high pressure fire tube steam boilers, auxiliary equipment for centrifugal chillers, steam PRV stations, centrifugal pumps, heat exchangers, valves, piping in the plant, as well as building heating and cooling systems supplied by Hofstra's Central Power Plant.

* Demonstrate an understanding of rigging/material handling as required for above.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Possess and maintain a valid driver's license to drive a university vehicle required.

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in power plant operations and watch experience, preferably in a high-pressure plant.

* Ability to stoop, stand, climb, and frequently lift equipment and building materials to complete tasks.

* Ability to move around the grounds of the campus as needed.

* Possess excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

* Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a technician/mechanic is preferred.

Special Instructions Deadline Open Until Filled Date Posted 12/18/2024 EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range $52.19 per hour

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

* Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.