Control Room Operator

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

A SIGN -ON BONUS OF $6,953 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION 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 . This recruitment is for two (2) Energy Utilities Specialist positions: 00030510, 00030509. By applying, you will be considered for both positions. Position is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of all equipment and systems to meet the steam and electrical demand of the campus and 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 in order 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 are used for reports to EPS , NC Department of Air Quality ( DAQ ), Department of Energy ( DOE ), NC Department of Water Quality 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 Storm water 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. Position is to assist Shift Supervisor in the training of junior level operators. 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. In particular, position will be the primary to issue all lockout/tag out 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. THIS POSITION IS REQUIRED TO WORK A 24/7-365 DAYS / YEAR ROTATIONAL 12- HOUR SHIFT SCHEDULE . THIS INCLUDES NIGHTS , WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS . IT IS EXPECTED TO COVER ABSENCES BOTH PLANNED AND UNPLANNED WHEN NECESSARY . EXAMPLES INCLUDE : VACATION , SICK LEAVE , ETO , STAFFING SHORTAGES / CHALLENGES , ETC .

Requirements

• High-level plant operating skills with detailed plant and systems knowledge.
• Communications with the operators and maintenance personnel must be clear and concise.
• Position will be trained in Shift Supervisor responsibilities and may be required stand in for Shift Supervisor if needed and qualified to do so.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and reliable operation of all equipment and systems to meet the steam and electrical demand of the campus
• Communicates with the appropriate personnel to ensure that all malfunctions are corrected in order to maintain continuous steam and electric service to the customers.
• First responder to off business hours neighbor telephone queries that must be handled in courteous and professional manner.
• Runs nightly reports and updates the appropriate spreadsheet reports accurately and timely.
• Be aware of the requirements of the One Plan that details the Facility Response Plan ( FRP ), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan ( SPCC ), the Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3), and the UNC Emergency Plan/ DEHS Emergency Response Plan ( UNCEP ).
• Remain current on all operating procedures, plant configuration changes and provide recommendations for improvements and revisions if needed.
• Assist Shift Supervisor in the training of junior level operators.
• Use and enforce all safety and operating procedures at all facilities.
• Issue all lockout/tag out clearances for maintenance.
• 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.
• Includes housekeeping and maintaining a neat clean working environment.
• Assists in facility security during non-business hours and weekends 24/7.

What This Job Offers

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