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UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

18876 (NE S WFSE Trades)
\n22864 (NE H NI WFSE Trades)<\/p>\n

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Work in a highly complex power plant that provides steam, chilled water, electricity and emergency power to a large campus with a combined teaching, research, health care mission. Operate and maintain multiple high-pressure superheated boilers (425 psi or greater), multiple chillers (2000 ton or greater), and at least one steam turbine electrical generator with a minimum 5000kW output. Operate and monitor a complex steam and electrical power distribution system using a computer-monitored control system serving a population equivalent to a city of 50,000. Operate and maintain several diesel generators which provide emergency power to a medical center for critical life-safety and other emergency power loads on campus. Operate and maintain a high-pressure air system for instrument and control air.<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maintain, clean, and fuel high-pressure steam boilers under the direction of a lead person and assist with the operation of power plant equipment.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under general supervision, follow established procedures to operate, maintain, and clean high-pressure, superheated boilers. Operate, maintain, and clean other power plant equipment as directed. Learn all aspects of plant operation to be able to independently operate the system in emergency situations.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perform internal and external cleaning of boilers including steam drum and firebox areas. Disassemble, remove and clean internal boiler components;<\/p>\n

Clean fuel oil guns and fuel oil systems, and other equipment and areas in the power plant facility;<\/p>\n

Assist higher level Power Plant Operating Engineers with operation of multiple high-pressure superheated boilers (425 psi or greater) and other lower-pressure boilers (185 psi), up to an individual boiler capacity of 250,000 pounds or more per hour, and all auxiliary equipment;<\/p>\n

Assist with the operation of other power plant equipment including: combustion control equipment, ash conveyor systems, fuel systems, air compressors, electrical generating equipment, water analysis equipment, fans, blowers, and turbines;<\/p>\n

Assist with the maintenance and repair of power plant equipment;<\/p>\n

Collect, log and print operational data and change recording charts, monitor fuel deliveries;<\/p>\n

Perform water treatment testing and chemical additions;<\/p>\n

Study required training materials, information, and training tasks while on shift to become qualified to independently operate boilers and other equipment within the power plant facility;<\/p>\n

Maintain safe operating practices and comply with other local, state, and federal regulatory requirements while on shift;<\/p>\n

Perform minor maintenance and repairs while on shift and perform other emergency repairs necessary to maintain continuous operation;<\/p>\n

Perform assigned clean-up duties within the facility;<\/p>\n

Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applicable Steam Engineer License required by local municipality, if any; and three years experience in operation and maintenance of boilers and related systems.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/11\/1996: New Class
\n06\/01\/2005: CSR Class Conversion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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