Stationary Engineer - Second Grade

STATIONARY ENGINEER 2ND GRADE
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, assists higher level Stationary Engineers in the maintenance and operation of
well-functioning boilers and furnaces in a boiler plant. Has charge of the operations and
maintenance of a boiler plant facility.

PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to
verify operating conditions.
2. Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel
consumption, temperature or pressure, water levels, voltage load and generator
balance. Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in
operator’s logbook.
3. Performs water titration tests and pours prescribed chemical additives such as
water softener.
4. Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into
recommended ranges, following well-defined standards. Determines when to
switch to backup equipment or shut down equipment.
5. Performs inspection of equipment to detect routine malfunctions or need for
repair, adjustment or lubrication.
6. Coordinates and performs as necessary cleaning, repair and maintenance of
furnaces and boilers.Morgan State University Job Specification
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7. Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing
glands, gaskets, valves, recorders and gauges; replaces burners or other
components.
8. Reports any developments which appear to lead to an unsafe operating condition
to supervisor.
9. Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the trade. Cleans work area upon
completion of project.
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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE: Three years in the operation of a boiler room facility.
OTHER: Licened as a Second GradeStationary Engineer in the City of Houston.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
General knowledge of and skill in the operation of boilers, furnaces, related equipment
and fuels. General knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices related to the
boiler room facility; of the methods and practices used in maintaining and cleaning
boilers; of basic mathematics including area, volume, weights and the practical
application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions. Skill in the use and
maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade. Ability to fire boilers; to read gauges
and judge operating conditions of boilers; to adjust burner controls; to perform cleaning
and minor repairs to boilers and their auxiliaries; to work in, on, around, over and under
fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies
and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on
equipment and machinery; to work from ladders and scaffolding; to work in hazardous or
irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather and temperature
conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment