Oversee and coordinate heating plant or powerhouse operation and maintenance activities.
Monitor the operation of all plant equipment.
Evaluate and determine the need for changes in temperature, pressure or flow to satisfy varying plant load situations.
Coordinate the loading and unloading of turbine generators, starting or shutting down of boilers and general maintenance and repair operations.
Evaluate the causes of equipment malfunctions and take appropriate corrective steps or shut down machinery.
Participate in the training and direction of Powerhouse Operators, Operating Engineers and Powerhouse Operator-Operating Engineer Designees in accordance with administrative directives.
Oversee and coordinate the work of Powerhouse Operators, Operating Engineers and other assigned assistants and respond to job related problems.

Record equipment operation and maintenance data.
Start up, synchronize, load and unload turbine generators.
Check meters and gauges to monitor pressure and temperature of steam, water, oil, air, steam traps, reducing valves and water treatment equipment.
Set and control steam and heating pressure through switchboard operation, making adjustments via relays, switches and valves.
Observe gauges and meters to read voltage, amperage and kilowatts of generators and transformers.
Perform periodic rounds of inspection of heating plant, checking for proper function of equipment.
Inspect and adjust control mechanisms.
Clean, inspect, and perform routine maintenance of equipment and facilities including, but not limited to, oiling, greasing, repair of furnace refractories and repacking of leaking packing glands.
Observe University fire and safety procedures such as burn permits, personal protection equipment use, lockout and confined space procedures.

Graduation from high school or a trade school equivalent is necessary.
Considerable maritime or powerhouse experience with boiler and turbine operations or satisfactory and reliable performance as an Operating Engineer is necessary.
Ability to tolerate high levels of heat and noise is necessary.
Considerable mechanical aptitude is necessary.
Thorough knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials used in boiler and turbine operations is necessary.
Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of high and low pressure boilers, turbines, generators and related equipment is necessary.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports is necessary.
Thorough knowledge of safety standards and procedures is necessary.
Ability to train and direct the work of assigned assistants is necessary.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in relationships with subordinates and staff is necessary.
Physical ability to perform the full range of duties of the classification is necessary.