Boiler Operator WTP Technician or Trainee

Cornell University

84d • $29 - $34

About The Position

The Facilities and Campus Services department is committed to providing the highest quality service to faculty, students, staff, alumni and visitors. With more than 260 major buildings on the Ithaca campus, approximately 1,000 highly talented and dedicated staff serve as stewards of campus resources and operations. The Energy and Sustainability Utilities department operates the University energy infrastructure system on a continuous, 24 hour per day basis. Production facilities include a combined heat and power facility which provides steam and electricity to heat and power campus; a potable water filtration plant which provides all water for campus; a hydroelectric plant; two chilled water plants to provide campus cooling; and a university owned electric substation connected to the local utility. The Utilities department manages and maintains all distribution systems on campus, including steam, chilled water, electricity, potable water and waste water, and administers energy management programs for campus buildings. The Operations group within Utilities Production oversees the production of steam, chilled water, and electricity by operating the Central Energy Plant, Lake Source Cooling, Chilled Water Plant 3, and the Hydroelectric Plant. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Requirements

• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
• Ability to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback, communicate honestly, listen, respect others, learn from mistakes, set high goals and achieve them, overcome obstacles, use time effectively, set priorities, and participate effectively on teams.
• Highly motivated and exhibits innovation, good judgment, and reliability in the workplace.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Three years previous experience operating relevant equipment and systems, including but not limited to: boilers, fuel feed systems, chillers, rotating equipment, water chemistry, chilled water, steam systems, hot water systems, or trades work.
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of the skills necessary to perform minor maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated proficiency with basic computer skills such as typing, email, and database entry.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education: e.g., Associates Degree in technical field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Previous experience as an operator in an industrial setting.
• Previous experience in maintenance of relevant equipment, such as boilers, pumps, air compressors, chillers, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Previous experience performing shift work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Plant Operators in the operation of all Central Energy Plant facilities and infrastructure associated with the production of steam, chilled water, and electricity for the Cornell campus.
• Work closely with Boiler Operators and Senior Plant Operators to learn to operate all boilers, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG’s), and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Start and shut down boilers/HRSG’s as needed, maintain fuel feed to boilers/HRSG’s, operate the chilled water system, test and maintain water chemistry, dose chemicals, and regularly check auxiliaries.
• Fill out daily log sheets, assist with locking out equipment, review standard operating procedures and drawings, help train operators at lower grades, and maintain plant cleanliness.
• Provide coverage for other shifts, as required, to ensure proper staffing at all times.
• Perform all duties of the Boiler Operator WTP Technician when working on shift.
• Cover the scheduled and unscheduled absences of Boiler Operators assigned to shifts, as required.
• Assist with maintenance in the plant when not performing operations duties, including basic repairs to equipment, adjustments, lubrication, routine PM’s, and cleaning.

Benefits

• Educational benefits.
• Access to a plethora of wellness programs.
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• Health care options to choose from.
• Generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day).
• Superior retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED