Boiler Operator
About The Position
The University of Virginia is built on a district energy model managed by Energy and Utilities within Facilities Management, with one main heat plant, three combined heating/cooling plants, nine chiller plants, hundreds of miles of piping distribution, and an internal medium voltage electrical distribution grid anchored by three 35kV to 13kV substations. E&U serves over 18 million gross square feet of learning, research, residential, and support space across a geographically dispersed 1175 acres. The University of Virginia's Facilities Management - Energy & Utilities - Heat Plant team has an exciting opening for a Boiler Operator at our University Heat Plant. Boiler Operators are responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Heat Plants. Duties include monitoring, operating, adjusting, and performing maintenance on coal conveying system; coal, gas, and oil-fired boilers; water treatment systems; air pollution control equipment; lime systems; ash handling system; and more. The incumbent must also accurately determine and correct the cause of operating problems in an emergency. The Boiler Operator must have the ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals, materials, and systems in water analysis, lime slurry preparation, and high-pressure steam systems. The Boiler Operator will be supporting a 24/7 operation with off hour shift work required . $2.00/hour shift premium rate is provided for evening hours; additional premium for weekend hours.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in a maintenance field and/or industrial environment operating related equipment.
- Licensure: American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE) licensure required within one year of hire. Valid Driver's license also required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating/maintaining boilers is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor Heat Plant operating equipment to ensure efficient systems operation.
- Diagnose operating problems and takes action to avoid total plant shutdown.
- Conduct inspections of the plant, maintains logs, and reports areas of concern that would result in a boiler shutdown to the supervisor.
- Order chemicals and performs treatment of boiler feed water.
- Perform minor maintenance as assigned by the supervisor.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
- Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
- Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
- Tuition and professional development benefits
- Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year
- Employees new to UVA are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000 for a one-year commitment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
