Boiler Operator

Penn State University • University Park, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Boiler Operator - Grade 4 to join the team. This role involves operating and maintaining power plant systems and utilities, ensuring efficient and safe operation of equipment such as boilers, combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators. The Boiler Operator will monitor operating parameters, detect and respond to equipment malfunctions, and maintain records of plant operations. The position also includes performing preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and ensuring work areas are kept clean and orderly. Additionally, the role requires operating University vehicles for assigned duties.

Requirements

• Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation.
• Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training.
• 2 to 3 years of effective experience.
• Requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties.
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties required to start, stop, operate and monitor all power plant systems and utilities
• Operate power plant equipment and auxiliaries such as oil fired and natural gas fired boilers, combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators
• Check and adjust operating parameters such as boiler water level, steam pressure, quality of stack emissions, steam temperature, boiler flue gas temperature, furnace pressure, etc.
• Detect equipment or system problems, initiate emergency procedures when malfunctions occur, and contact the Lead Power Plant Operator or Supervisor for further instructions
• Maintain awareness of personnel within the Plant; safeguard equipment and personnel
• At the direction of the Lead Power Plant Operator, tour facility to observe operations, gather required meter readings, and make necessary equipment adjustments
• Clean, lubricate, and perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on power plant systems and components such as steam traps, valves, and pipes
• Detect and report unusual conditions and/or defective materials to appropriate personnel
• Inspect and service power plant equipment as part of annual requirements; report discrepancies to appropriate personnel
• Assist higher grade Operators and Mechanics with maintenance and repairs
• Maintain various records concerning plant operations to include inspection and maintenance schedules, reports of systems readings, fuel supplies, and orders, etc.
• Operate various hand and power tools such as drills, grinders, pipe wrenches, pipe threader, saws, etc.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
• Operate University vehicles in the performance of assigned duties

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed