Operating Engineer Tech

Location: Atlantic City, NJ

This position is responsible for operating, monitoring, and performing routine maintenance on all equipment located within the DTE Atlantic LLC and the Borgata Casino Hotel. Work is performed under direct supervision of a Plant Manager or Lead Engineer and performance is reviewed against an established set of goals and Company policies and procedures. Work involves performing difficult and complex functions requiring a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion. Operations involves working rotating shift.

Plant equipment includes the following: (1) 7.5 MW Solar Taurus 70 gas turbine generator with associated Rentech Waste Heat Recovery Unit. (2) Volcano 100,000 BTU/HR Dual Fuel Hot Water Generators. (2) Thermax 910 Ton Absorption Chillers. (6) Trane 2600 Ton CentraVac Duplex Centrifugal Chillers. (16) Baltimore Air Coil 1300-ton Cross Flow Cooling Towers. (4) 2MW Cummins Emergency Diesel Generators. Auxiliary equipment includes Hot, Chilled, and Condenser Water Pumps, Energy Transfer Stations, Turbine Gas compressor skid and SCR system. Balance of plant equipment includes, air compressors, water treatment systems, filters, instrumentation, PLC controls and 12.4Kv, 480 V and 125 Vdc electrical systems.

• Ensure that equipment is operated in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner while satisfying Customer's utility and energy requirements
• Comply with all site safety requirements and procedures
• Perform all shift operations and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of utility systems and ancillary equipment
• Perform operations in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP's) and prudent safety standards
• Participation in safety processes as key member of the Site Safety committee, leading monthly safety meetings and having a shared responsibility for the site's overall safety performance
• Respond to abnormalities and take corrective actions consistent with established operating procedures and prudent industry best practices
• Conduct multiple rounds per shift of the Central Energy Plant and customer facility to inspect equipment, ensure systems are functional, collect/log performance data, and communicate operational problems as they arise
• Read and record gauges and meters and record all operating data using handheld electronic tablet
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions as necessary
• Coordinate water chemistry testing and make necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency
• Check daily consumption rates of chemicals, gases, fuels, water, and other consumables; monitor inventories and initiate action to replenish as needed
• Perform plant electrical switching and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) of equipment in accordance with approved procedures and prudent operations and maintenance best practices
• Perform electrical and mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks as assigned
• Report in real time all incidents, accidents, and near misses to Plant Manager or Designee
• Perform routine operational tests and adjustments on all plant systems and components as required
• Develop, assist, and revise operations and maintenance related procedures to ensure optimal performance of systems
• Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in operations and maintenance
• Current State of New Jersey 1-C Blue Seal 3rd Grade Engineer
• Knowledge of utility plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including gas turbines, HRSG's, motors, pumps, mechanical chillers, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, pollution control equipment, AC/DC electrical distribution, control systems, and associated maintenance functions
• Experience with natural gas fired combustion turbines, heat recovery steam generators, (HRSG), electrical systems, chilled water systems, compressed air, water softeners and emissions control systems
• Knowledge of and experience with at least two (2) of the following skills: pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, basic vibration analysis, and basic understanding of electrical test equipment
• Ability to complete site-specific qualification training and periodic testing
• Knowledge of plant safety policies, and procedures, especially in areas such as chemical handling, energy systems, confined spaces, fire suppression, and first aid
• Knowledge of water chemistry and power plant chemical applications
• Ability to locate, troubleshoot, and correct problems with mechanical and electrical system and ancillary equipment
• Experience with CMMS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Candidates must obtain the following licenses within one year of employment:

• State of New Jersey 2-C Blue Seal 3rd Grade Engineer

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:

• Frequently sit, stand, walk or climb and occasionally stoop, kneel or crawl
• Talk & hear; use hands & fingers; handle & feel; and able to reach with hands and arms extensively
• Occasionally lift objects of up to 50 pounds in weight
• Frequently lift objects up to 10 pounds in weight
• Possess the following vision requirements: close, color, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid conditions. Occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. Regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts and/or machinery. Be in a work environment that is usually loud.