STATIONARY ENGINEER

GENERAL DEFINITION

This is full performance/journey level stationary engineering work operating and maintaining high-tonnage pressurized boiler and chiller systems and related components in a large physical plant facility. Employees in this class on an assigned shift monitors the systems’ automation, checking and adjusting temperature and pressure readings and maintaining refrigerant, chemical and water levels in the systems. Work includes touring the physical plant facilities to inspect and to repair defective components. Work is performed under the supervision of a technical superior and involves some disagreeable aspects and light physical effort.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class)

1. Positions must perform full performance/journey level stationary engineering work operating and maintaining high–tonnage pressurized boiler and chiller systems and related components in a large physical plant facility.

2. Positions must be located at the Airport or other large industrial facility.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

Operates and maintains high-tonnage pressurized boiler and chiller systems and related components; monitors the systems’ automation; checks and adjusts temperature and pressure readings; maintains appropriate refrigerant, chemical and water levels in the systems; tests for toxicity in water levels; ensures safety and efficient operation of the systems.

Tours physical plant facility to inspect and to repair defective components; troubleshoots system failures; repairs or replaces malfunctioning system components such as, but not limited to, flow switches, pumps, steam traps, valves, balancing balls, fans, belts, worn-out boiler tubes, compressors and condensers.

Performs scheduled maintenance; repacks valves; cleans boiler tubes and chiller towers; lubricates pumps; aligns inlet and out valves, records readings.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the methods, materials, tools and practices used in operating and maintaining high-tonnage pressurized boiler and chiller systems and related components in a large physical plant facility.

• the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the operation and maintenance of high-tonnage pressured boiler and chiller systems and related components in a large physical power plant facility.

• heating, ventilating, and refrigeration systems

• computerized control systems

• automated malfunctioning detection system

• regulatory requirements of Federal Clean Air Act 1990, Title 3 of Philadelphia Code (Air Management Code of 1995)

ABILITY TO:

• operate and maintain high-tonnage pressurized boiler and chiller systems and related components in a large physical plant facility.

• read and record meter and gauge readings and to maintain accurate records of boilers, chillers and support equipment operation maintenance

• monitor automated system operation and detect malfunction

• read electrical and mechanical schematics and use testing equipment

• understand and follow oral and written instruction

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 3/23.)

EDUCATION:

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

LICENSE:

Possession of a valid grade "A" Steam Boiler, Stationary and Refrigeration Engineer license as issued by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections.

AND

EXPERIENCE:

Three years of experience in the stationary engineer trade which has included operating and maintaining high-tonnage pressurized boiler and chiller systems and related components or heating, cooling and ventilation repair and maintenance experience in a commercial or industrial facility.

NOTE: Completion a post-high school technical/vocational program with certification in heating and cooling may substitute for one year of the experience.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a grade "A" Steam Boiler, Stationary and Refrigeration Engineer license as issued by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections at the time of application, appointment and during tenure as a Stationary Engineer.

Possession of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technician Certificate for the proper handling of CFCs within six months of appointment.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Stationary Engineer.

Class Established

CSC – 4/19

Ad. Board – 5/19

Spec Revised:

CSC – 6/19

Ad. Board – 7/19

Latest Spec. Revision:

CSC – 2/23

Ad. Board – 3/23

Change in Pay Rate:

CSC – 5/23

Ad. Board – 6/23