Power Plant - Operating Engineer I

Position Overview

• Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer, observes and operates all outside utilities distribution systems, and auxiliary equipment in order to provide adequate services to all sections of the site
• Is responsible for the operation and monitoring of the turbo- generators, auxiliary equipment associated with same, including turbine room switchgear
• Operates all water conditioning equipment associated with the power plant including reverse osmosis units, deionizers, polishers, filters, U.V. system, ozone systems and site process cooling water systems
• This position will require the testing, treatment, and adjustments to the heater, boilers, cooling towers, Deionized (DI) water, Reverse Osmosis (RO) water for proper chemistry
• Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer observes and operates 900#, 135# steam boilers, steam turbines and their auxiliaries.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of boilers, piping, and auxiliaries and have a practical knowledge of the control instruments
• The position will require the testing, treatment and adjustments to the heater and boilers for proper chemistry
• 8 hour Rotating Shift Work 6AM-2PM, 2PM-10PM, 10PM-6AM
• Works from verbal and written instructions, governed by special operating procedures received from the Watch Engineer. Otherwise works from standard operating procedures
• Exchanges operating information from previous shift and relays it on to relieving shift
• Works under the supervision of Watch Engineer, who has the responsibility of spot checking these positions during each shift
• Trains persons assigned to them for qualifications or advancement to a higher classification
• Must practice proper Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and documentation requirements

License Requirements

• NJ Blue Seal (1-C) 3rd Class Engineer License or Higher

Minimum Education Requirement

• High School Diploma /GED

Required experience and skills

• New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineers (1-C) license.
• Previous powerplant operating experience.
• Ability, fitness, and skill.

Shift/Schedule

• Successful candidate must be able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule.

Compensation range is $39.72 to $49.90

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Employee Status: Regular

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Job Posting End Date: 11/30/2026

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