STEAM PLANT UTILITY MECHANIC*

Job Title: STEAM PLANT UTILITY MECHANIC*
Job Code: 0400
FLSA: N
Job Level: 06
Revised Date: 03/01/2020
Job Family: JF 21

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Occupational Summary

Operate, inspect, repair and maintain machinery and fuel conveyance systems utilized in all phases of transporting coal from coal cars to designated areas in the steam plant; receive and unload coal from the trackmobile.

Work Performed

Test boiler water and add chemicals to maintain boiler water treatment as directed.

Unload coal from railroad car; fill bunkers with coal; maintain coal on coal pile; operate and maintain coal conveyers; handle other types of fuel as needed.

Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly working environment by cleaning assigned areas; clean fires and remove ashes from boilers as scheduled. Following a predetermined schedule, perform preventative maintenance on steam plant equipment and facilities; read preventative maintenance sheets and make minor adjustments to equipment as directed; assist the steam plant mechanics in overhauling equipment as directed. Assist the steam plant operator in the operation of the University Steam Plant which includes, but is not limited to, monitoring and servicing plant equipment; monitoring control boards and equipment as assigned; making minor adjustments to equipment according to standards and procedures, notifying the operator as required.

Assist the steam plant operator in the control and tending of boiler fuel combustion to assure proper and efficient operation; adjust stoker. Conduct routine operational checks related to maintenance and repair of coal and fuel oil conveyance systems to include inspection, cleaning, testing, lubrication, and repair or replacement of defective parts. Perform maintenance and repair work on fuel conveyance systems, digital coal scales, and the Track Mobile railroad spur including overhauls and maintenance inspections as required.

Perform routine mechanical tasks in the servicing of steam plant equipment to include changing oil filters, checking scales, testing emergency generator and filling boiler tanks with water.

Collect coal samples; inspect coal cars prior to unloading; maintain coal car report daily.

Weigh and mix chemicals to be added to boiler water as directed.

Calibrate and monitor the steam plant system. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work requires an education background normally acquired through a high school education with course work in skilled crafts, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Possess a valid North Carolina Driver's license. Possess a valid Duke forklift operator card.

Experience

Work requires knowledge of heating plant equipment and facilities normally acquired through one (1) year of experience in the operation and maintenance of heating plant facilities.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skills

N/A

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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