Definition
In a Higher Education facility, as a lead, assist the Chief Engineer in the operation and maintenance of a large, complex central steam plant facility and related auxiliary stations.
Typical Work
Lead the work of shift personnel in power plant production of steam, electricity, air and chilled water;
Diagnose operating difficulties and recommend corrective measures;
Direct scheduled downtime for maintenance procedures;
Lead subordinate staff in proper housekeeping and state safety activities of power plant operation;
Supervise preventative maintenance programs and monitor daily log of activities;
Prepare monthly production and related reports and initiate supply and maintenance requisitions;
Perform related duties as required.
Diagnose operating difficulties and recommend corrective measures;
Direct scheduled downtime for maintenance procedures;
Lead subordinate staff in proper housekeeping and state safety activities of power plant operation;
Supervise preventative maintenance programs and monitor daily log of activities;
Prepare monthly production and related reports and initiate supply and maintenance requisitions;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
Applicable steam engineer's license and three years' supervisory experience with power plant operations, including feed water systems, coal, gas, and fuel oil fired high-pressure boiler systems and all auxiliary equipment, water chilling systems, high voltage generation and distribution systems and related combustion controls and safety devices.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Class Specification History
New class adopted January 3, 1973.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted July, 2, 1990.
Revise class. Revises title, class code (formerly 5611 Assistant Chief Engineer), general revision, revises definition, deletes distinguishing characteristics; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted July, 2, 1990.
Revise class. Revises title, class code (formerly 5611 Assistant Chief Engineer), general revision, revises definition, deletes distinguishing characteristics; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
