Power Plant Engineer #2, 2nd Shift

Power Plant Engineer #2

The hourly rate for this position is $35.41/hr plus a 15% shift differential for 2nd shift

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc. (GD-OTS) has a Power Plant Engineer #2 position open at our Saco, ME Operations. Come join our incredible team knowing that you will be making a difference in the mission of our warfighter.

The Power Plant Engineer #2 start up, operate, and maintain three Johnston Automatic Oil-Fired Boilers of 600 H.P. capacity each and two Columbia Gas Fired Boilers 50 H.P. capacity each. Engineer(s) observe and manipulates mechanical, automatic, or remote controls for testing, clearing and blow-down or draining of these controls to ensure safe and proper operation of these devices. Conduct tests and monitor stationary internal combustion engines that are used for the facilities emergency electrical generators and fire protection pump this pump is used to maintain water pressure for hydrants and the facilities sprinkler systems. Follows established company directives, policies, military specifications, quality documents and manufacturing instructions.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, and maintain air compressors and dryers used to supply air to manufacturing processes, auxiliary motors, equipment, pumps, etc.
• Maintains boiler room daily logs, complete as indicated on boiler room log sheets.
• The engineer will also complete routine and annual boiler cleaning if applicable.
• Observes pressure gauges, water levels, temperature gauges, fuel oil gauges and other related gauges use in the daily operation of the boiler room.
• Monitors air compressor output insuring a constant pressure of 95 lbs (plus or minus 5 lbs) this system pressure is required to maintain all production processes and equipment throughout the facility.
• Complete daily functionally checks on safety related controls.
• Verifies specified operation of automatic combustion control systems and feed water regulators.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and program the boiler room control, this unit is used for automatic sequencing of the boiler system.
• Enter predetermined parameters needed for boiler controls and proper sequencing.
• Maintain, clean and repair the boiler burners and any other fuel burning equipment.
• Turns valves and adjusts controls to set specified fuel flows, fuel tank suction and returns lines.
• Monitor and adjust if needed feed water flows.
• Monitor and adjust if needed condensate return flows and temperature.
• Monitor and maintain steam pressure output needed for proper heating and production processes.
• Observes operating equipment and auxiliary units for early detection of malfunctions and prompt repairs (Predictive Maintenance).
• Obtains daily samples of boiler water and feed water to perform chemical tests as needed.
• Uses Bridge Meter to measure feed water conductivity.
• Adds appropriate amounts of boiler compound and chemicals to maintain feed water specifications as determined by test results, these chemical are control polymers, total dissolved solids, sulfite, alkalinity, PH, chloride, conductivity, hardness and iron.
• Maintain chemical injection system that is used to feed compounds and chemicals.
• Maintains daily records of feed water control analysis such as test results, type and amount of chemical treatment added, etc.
• Routes steam from main header to supply plant demands and to heat outside water storage tanks and out side bulk oil storage tanks during cold weather.
• Route steam flow to bypass (run around for off peak load demands)
• Maintains bulk oil storage at 140F to prevent congealing (No. 6 oil will not pump below 100f).
• Ensure boiler room dampers are operational for winter load.
• Winter months verify proper operation of fire protection storage tank heater.
• Must follow lock out tag out procedures used for equipment repairs and shutdown.
• Must comply with all EHS requirements for safety and personnel PPE.
• Practices good housekeeping and safe work practices; ensuring the boilers are maintained and operated in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure all pressure vessels are operated and maintained in a manner that allows for safe operation.
• Maintain all operating parameters to insure State of Maine Air Permit Compliance.
• Maintain all logs that are required by the State of Maine and the EHS department.
• Works in high noise area due to assigned operating equipment.
• May work weekends, holidays, irregular shifts, and perform stand-by duties due to nature of job and assigned manning.

Qualifications

Skills

• Licensed by the Maine State Bureau of Labor, Division of Boiler Inspectors as a High-Pressure Boiler Operator or higher, required.
• Knowledge of power plant electrical control panels and switches, electrical pumps and motors, air compressor cooling systems, fuel and water storage, transfer and heating systems, equipments accessories, etc. required.
• Understands the bond room system and the roof top cooling towers that are used to supply chilled water to manufacturing processes.
• Must be knowledgeable of boiler emergencies and shut down procedures in the event of casualties such as low water cut-out appliances malfunctions, etc.
• Must be knowledgeable of steam generation principals, operations, and safety procedures.

Abilities

High school diploma or G.E.D. required. Must be re certified every three years. Physical capacity requirements for this position require the incumbent to be able to lift 35 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. on occasion. No supervision required as to the mechanics of the job. Employee must have basic computer skills and may be required to enter and verify information into written forms or database(s) as appropriate. May be required to perform other duties as required by supervision and follows instructions as directed.