Control Room Operator

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of all equipment and systems to meet the steam and electrical demand of the campus. It works independently or with minimal direction from the Shift Supervisor. This requires high-level plant operating skills with detailed plant and systems knowledge. This position communicates with the appropriate personnel to ensure that all malfunctions are corrected to maintain continuous steam and electric service to the customers. Communications with the operators and maintenance personnel must be clear and concise. Position is the first responder to off business hours neighbor telephone queries that must be handled in courteous and professional manner. Position runs nightly reports and updates the appropriate spreadsheet reports accurately and timely. The data in the reports is used for reports submitted to EPA, NC Department of Air Quality (DAQ), Department of Energy (DOE), NC Department of Water Quality (DWQ) and engineering studies. Be aware of the requirements of the One Plan that details the Facility Response Plan (FRP), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3), and the UNC Emergency Plan/ DEHS Emergency Response Plan (UNCEP). Position is required to remain current on all operating procedures, plant configuration changes and provide recommendations for improvements and revisions if needed. The position is to assist Shift Supervisor in the training of junior level operators. The position will be trained in Shift Supervisor responsibilities and may be required stand in for Shift Supervisor if needed and qualified to do so. Use and enforce all safety and operating procedures at all facilities. Position will be the primary to issues all lockout/tagout clearances for maintenance. As part of the clearance, perform pre-job briefings at the beginning of the shift and when the job assignment has significantly changed. Always use PPE as designated for task and the work site. Also, includes housekeeping and maintaining a neat clean working environment. This position assists in facility security during non-business hours and weekends 24/7.

Requirements

• High-level plant operating skills.
• Detailed plant and systems knowledge.
• Clear and concise communication with operators and maintenance personnel.
• Awareness of the requirements of the One Plan (FRP, SPCC, SWP3, UNCEP).
• Ability to use and enforce all safety and operating procedures.
• Ability to perform pre-job briefings.
• Ability to use PPE as designated for task and work site.
• Ability to maintain housekeeping and a neat clean working environment.
• Ability to assist in facility security.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to stand in for Shift Supervisor if needed and qualified.

Responsibilities

• Safe and reliable operation of all equipment and systems to meet the steam and electrical demand of the campus.
• Communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure all malfunctions are corrected to maintain continuous steam and electric service.
• Respond to off business hours neighbor telephone queries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Run nightly reports and update spreadsheet reports accurately and timely.
• Remain current on all operating procedures and plant configuration changes.
• Provide recommendations for improvements and revisions to operating procedures and plant configurations.
• Assist Shift Supervisor in the training of junior level operators.
• Be trained in Shift Supervisor responsibilities and may be required to stand in for Shift Supervisor if needed and qualified.
• Use and enforce all safety and operating procedures at all facilities.
• Issue all lockout/tagout clearances for maintenance.
• Perform pre-job briefings at the beginning of the shift and when the job assignment has significantly changed.
• Use PPE as designated for task and the work site.
• Maintain housekeeping and a neat clean working environment.
• Assist in facility security during non-business hours and weekends 24/7.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $6,953 (paid in 2 installments within 12 months of hire: $3,476.50 within 30 days of hire date & $3,476.50 12 months after hire date).

What This Job Offers

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