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Steam Operating Engineer

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - G.25
Chief Steam Operating Engineer - 8241
Assistant Chief Steam Operating Engineer - 8242
Steam Operating Engineer - 8243

August, 1974

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SERIES CONCEPT

Steam Operating Engineers operate, maintain and repair high pressure 
steam generating equipment; and perform other related duties as 
required.

                         CLASS CONCEPTS

Chief Steam Operating Engineer

Under direction, incumbents supervise the operation, maintenance and 
repair of a high pressure steam plant.

Incumbents typically assign Steam Operating Engineers to shifts; 
schedule and coordinate work; conduct general inspection of maintenance; 
supervise the starting, feeding and regulating of fires, operation and 
adjustment of forced draft equipment, and testing and treating of 
boiler water; supervise the operation and maintenance of associated 
equipment such as water stills, swimming pools, air conditioning and 
ventilating equipment; direct the servicing of boilers, water pumps, 
vacuum and oil pumps, valves and other equipment; order material, 
equipment and supplies for the plant; review log sheets and steam 
charts; maintain records of boiler operation and other operating 
records; and perform the duties of a Steam Operating Engineer as 
required.  This class is distinguished from Assistant Chief Steam 
Operating Engineer in that incumbents plan, supervise and review the 
work in a steam plant.

Assistant Chief Steam Operating Engineer

Under general supervision, incumbents assist in the supervision of the 
operation, maintenance and repair of a high pressure steam plant.

Incumbents supervise Steam Operating Engineers in the operation of 
boilers, hot water shift or weekend schedules when the Chief Steam 
Operating Engineer is not on duty; conduct general inspection of 
maintenance; handle emergencies occurring during their work schedule; 
determine whether repairs should be made by the regular staff or by 
craft workers; supervise craft workers such as physical plant or 
maintenance craft workers in major repair and maintenance work such as the 
taking down of boilers; assist the Chief Steam Operating Engineer in 
ordering supplies, keeping records, and preparing reports such as 
records of steam and gas flow; and assist in the assignment of personnel 
to shifts.  This class is distinguished from Steam Operating Engineer in 
that incumbents supervise Steam Operating Engineers and/or craft workers 
in the steam plant on alternate shifts and assume responsibility for the 
plant during the absence of the Chief Steam Operating Engineer.

Steam Operating Engineer

Under supervision, incumbents perform operational level duties in the 
operation, maintenance and repair of gas and oil-fired high pressure 
boilers, compressors and auxiliary equipment used in the manufacture and 
distribution of steam.

Steam Operating Engineers stand boiler watch; feed and regulate fires; 
maintain proper pressures, temperatures, water levels and concentrates; 
inspect, adjust and make normal and emergency repairs to boilers, 
burners, piping and pumps; report breakdowns requiring outside repair; 
assist in making major repairs to steam lines; maintain and clean 
boilers regularly; clean fire tubes and flues, by the use of blowers and 
rods; service compressors, vacuum pumps and other equipment by oiling 
parts and packing valves; make boiler water chemical tests and treat 
water as tests indicate; keep log of steam plant operations; may operate 
and/or maintain associated stationary equipment such as a water still, 
or air conditioning and ventilating equipment; and may perform the 
duties of a maintenance plumber or steamfitter.

                      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Chief Steam Operating Engineer

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; three 
years of experience at the operational level of Steam Operating 
Engineer, including one year in a supervisory capacity; and knowledges 
and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties 
assigned to the position.

Assistant Chief Steam Operating Engineer

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; two 
years of experience at the operational level of Steam Operating 
Engineer; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful 
performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Steam Operating Engineer

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; three 
years of experience in the operation and maintenance of high pressure 
boilers and related equipment; and knowledges and abilities essential to 
the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

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