To serve as the sole operator on an assigned shift, to serve as lead-worker over Operating Engineers, to provide direct-line supervision to one Operating Engineer position, or to serve in a large institution with at least 100 buildings or more that has a computer operated centralized energy management system that includes: chillers that handle 11,000 tons or more of chilled water with a total of 4,500 horsepower or more and boilers having 50 tons or more steam capacity and a total of 5,000 horse... more details
Supplemental Information
LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking highly skilled applicants for the position of Operating Engineer Master in the Preventive Maintenance Shop. There are multiple vacancies.
The starting rate of pay is $21.05 per hour with an additional $1 Longevity Pay, $2 Shift Differential and $3 Weekend Pay for hours worked only. Rate of pay may be adjusted dependent upon experience and qualifications of the applicant. Must be available for scheduled shift work after regular working hours and during holidays.
Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Performs preventive maintenance tasks on building mechanical equipment and components
Performs preventive maintenance tasks on pumps, motors, control systems, piping and other equipment
Operates, monitors and controls system wide output
Operates building mechanical systems including firing up steam boilers, starting and stopping chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, refrigeration and HVAC equipment
Perform minor projects as assigned on the entire campus that may include pipefitting, mechanical equipment, electrical circuits and painting
Takes immediate action to personally stop unsafe acts if delay to inform supervisor may allow accident to occur
Assist other trades with preventive maintenance tasks
You must include all relevant work experience and education on your application. The duties you describe will be reviewed as part of the process in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job and the offering rate.
This is a Civil Service Position. This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.
Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required.
This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.
For further information about this vacancy contact: Timethia Brown LSU Health Sciences Center HR Management Department 504.568.4835 LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience in the operation, repair and/or maintenance of large commercial or industrial type stationary engines or mechanical equipment such as air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, pumping, generating, chillers, or closely related systems.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Training in commercial air conditioning, refrigeration or diesel mechanics will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience on a month for month basis.
NOTE:
Incidental duties in operating or maintaining one's own heating, air conditioning or related equipment will not be considered as qualifying experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
For those positions in which incumbents will be working with and handling refrigerants, possession of an appropriate EPA refrigerant recycling and recovery certification for technicians will be required (as required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990).
NOTE:
Additional information regarding technician certification requirements and programs may be obtained by calling the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Hotline at (800) 296-1996 (10am-4pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday except federal holidays) or by visiting the EPA's Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Web Site at www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608.
Job Concepts
Function of Work: To serve as the sole operator on an assigned shift, to serve as lead-worker over Operating Engineers, to provide direct-line supervision to one Operating Engineer position, or to serve in a large institution with at least 100 buildings or more that has a computer operated centralized energy management system that includes: chillers that handle 11,000 tons or more of chilled water with a total of 4,500 horsepower or more and boilers having 50 tons or more steam capacity and a total of 5,000 horsepower or more.
Level of Work: Advanced.
Supervision Received: General from a higher-level Operating Engineer or agency official.
Supervision Exercised: May serve as a lead-worker over subordinate Operating Engineers or provide direct-line supervision over one Operating Engineer.
Location of Work: All state agencies.
Job Distinctions: Differs from the Operating Engineer 2 by the presence of responsibility for serving as the sole operator on an assigned shift, for serving as lead-worker over Operating Engineers, providing direct-line supervision to one Operating Engineer position, or serving in a large institution with at least 100 buildings or more that has a computer operated centralized energy management system that includes: chillers that handle 11,000 tons or more of chilled water with a total of 4,500 horsepower or more and boilers having 50 tons or more steam capacity and a total of 5,000 horsepower or more.
Differs from the Operating Engineer-Cogeneration by the absence of responsibility for regulating, monitoring, servicing, and maintenance of a combined heat and power generation facility.
Examples of Work
Serves as sole operator on an assigned shift.
Serves as lead-worker over subordinate Operating Engineers.
Serves as Operating Engineer in a large institution having at least 100 buildings or more that has a computer operated, centralized energy management system that includes: chillers that handle 11,000 tons or more of chilled water with a total of 4,500 horsepower or more and boilers having 50 tons or more steam capacity and a total of 5,000 horsepower or more.
Operates, monitors, and controls system wide output utilizing a computerized energy management system.
Keeps operating log sheets.
Operates auxiliaries that include firing up steam generators and starting and stopping chillers, pumps, and cooling towers.
Read gauges to check water levels, steam pressure, and operation of valves and auxiliary pumps.
Performs preventive maintenance work on boilers and related equipment such as: ventilation and refrigeration equipment, air conditioning machinery, generators, suction fans, pumps, and compressors.
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