Stationary Engine Mechanic

SUMMARY

The Stationary Engineman performs operational work in a central heating or central heating and cooling plant. The contract provides custodial services to federal government organizations at buildings and facilities. Within this context, BGIS functions to render service to clients in providing certified and trained Stationary Engineman to manage, operate and maintain various registered central heating and cooling plants.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates plant equipment and systems on days and / or rotating shifts; observes instruments, gauges and computerized operating data; starts up, shuts down and adjusts controls on equipment manually and by computer; complies with regulations and standards; inspects operating conditions and reports malfunctions; responds to alarms in operating systems; performs patrols and verifies operating equipment; contribute information regarding procurement of parts and plant supplies.
• Performs scheduled preventive and in-house maintenance, emergency repair and overhaul of plant equipment; uses hand and power tools; identifies, troubleshoots and repairs problems in the plant and the distribution system; maintains and repairs equipment; identifies required repair parts; advises tradespersons on problem solving; and escorts tradespersons and contractors within the plant or systems.
• Updates a shift log; observes and records instrument, gauge and meter readings; performs calculations related to water, gas and electricity consumption; prepares reports for management on operational issues or deficiencies.
• Conducts scheduled running tests on the diesel electric generator; logs test results and the condition of the unit; conducts standardized water sample tests and adjusts chemical feed rates.
• Investigates reports and takes action on conditions that affect the safety and security of the plant and staff; prepares incident reports; performs housekeeping duties, provides a team work “safety watch”.
• The stationary engineman has custody of and is responsible for a range of heating plant equipment and systems as described in the attached dimension sheet. These include : a diesel electric generator, computer systems that control the plant or facility, instruments and gauges, controls to regulate plant output, the plant distribution system, oil and gas fired high pressure boilers, combustion chambers, firing equipment, water pumps, valves, expansion joints, fans, hand and power tools and water samples.
• The work includes responsibility for a shift log that details plant operating conditions and matters that may affect plant safety and security.
• The stationary engineman is required make tours of inspection, record observations and to ensure that readings on instruments and gauges comply with regulations, operating procedures and occupational health and safety standards.
• The stationary engineman interprets information for colleagues, clients and supervisors on operational issues, deficiencies or changes in normal operations and new equipment; relays verbal instruction, as received from supervisors or colleagues regarding inspection and repair.
• The stationary engineman troubleshoots to identify mechanical equipment problems. Creativity is required to implement solutions to mechanical breakdowns. The actions performed prevent damage to the plant and equipment, increased operating costs and the interruption of service to clients.
• The incumbent makes recommendations on purchasing parts and supplies.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Licenses and / or Professional Accreditation