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AUXILIARY UTILITIES OPERATOR OBSOLETE







JOB CODE:  N11UTA                              FLSA:   NONEXEMPT
JOB TYPE:  INSTUTION SPECIFIC UMCP             EE06:  H60
JOB FAMILY/SERIES:  PHP MNT
APPROVED BY: James Sansbury, Acting Director of Human Resources  EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/12/03


JOB SUMMARY


Under the direction of the Utilities Operator, is responsible for the 
safe and reliable start-up, operation and continuous monitoring of 
combustion turbines, heat recovery steam generators, steam turbines, 
generators, boilers, chill water production units, steam distribution 
system, electric distribution system, chilled water distribution 
system and ancillary equipment.  Also performs selective maintenance 
on various in plant and/or satellite equipment.


PRIMARY DUTIES


 1.  Controls, maintains, and monitors system voltage, amps, Kw, KV, 
     pressures, temperatures, flow and other critical parameters of 
     combustion turbines, steam turbines, generators, chilled water 
     production units, boilers, and electric, steam, and chilled water 
     distribution systems.  Operates combustion turbines, steam turbines, 
     generators, as well as chillers, boilers and ancillary equipment.


 2.  Takes effective action to reduce the effect of equipment casualties.


 3.  Performs required plant water chemistry analysis and maintains 
     chemistry controls for both the CHP plant and the chilled water 
     systems.


 4.  Updates Operational Procedures.


 5.  Oversees fuel oil and natural gas transfer and storage at 
     assigned plant.


 6.  Performs selective corrective, preventive, predictive 
     maintenance, post maintenance testing, and housekeeping activities.


 7.  Initiates work orders for identification and repair of in plant 
     and satellite equipment.


 8.  Maintains required records of operations in a clear and 
     precise manner. Oversees completion of all prescribed records 
     and logs at assigned plants.


 9.  During back shifts, weekends, and holidays, may act as the 
     primary representative for contact with customers and the public 
     requiring accurate logging of complaints and resolution of the 
     problems or passing of the information on to the appropriate 
     supervisor immediately.


10.  Maintains safe working conditions; identifies and corrects 
     or reports unsafe conditions in work areas; performs duties in 
     accordance with all applicable safety policies and procedures. 
     Stands watch as assigned.


11.  Responsible for lining up system valves and components 
     for service.


12.  Responsible for placing in service and taking out of 
     service components that cannot be controlled from the control room.


13.  Ensures compliance with Environmental Regulations and Permits.


14.  Complies with all operating and maintenance procedures.


15.  Performs other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager, 
     Director of Operations, or Production Supervisor.


Note:  The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a 
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities 
of this job.  Incumbents perform other related duties assigned.  
Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon 
departmental needs.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


EDUCATION:  High School Diploma or GED.


Experience:Three (3) years experience in operating 
stationary or marine boilers.


Other: Maryland Second Class Stationary Engineer's 
License.  Must possess and maintain a valid class C driver's 
license or equivalent and be insurable by a vehicles insurance 
carrier within the UMCP guidelines.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:


Satisfactory completion (grade 70 or better) of the CHP Power 
Plant Operations Fundamentals Training Program. Effective 
understanding of the principles and regulatory requirements for 
overseeing operations involving water management quality, 
outfall controls, fuel systems, asbestos controls, and metering.
Demonstrated maturity, reliability, and judgment to stand watch.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing concerning routine 
paperwork. Must meet OSHA/MOSH safety requirements for all 
personal and plant safety. Satisfactory completion of the GE 
gas turbine, HRSG, BPT/ G, Plant Auxiliary Systems, Chilled 
Water System, and EDS system "watch station qualification cards".
Satisfactory completion of GE 10/1 Gas Turbine Basic Operator 
Training Program.·Ability to meet or exceed attendance standards.



OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional 
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the 
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the 
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or 
experience requirement on a year-for year basis with 30 college 
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Ability to climb and tolerate heights up to 100 feet and to tolerate 
confined spaces.  Ability to lift up to 90 lbs.  Ability to operate 
manual shift transmission vehicles. Ability to work rotating shifts 
involving weekends, holidays, back shifts, and overtime - employee 
is considered Essential.  Subject to random drug testing.
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