Heating Plant Operator

Middlebury College•Middlebury, VT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates and maintains Central Heating Plant systems and equipment. Maintains steam flow to accommodate needs of College. Operates CHP in manner to achieve College’s environmental goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Basic math and computer skills required.
Driver’s license required.
Minimum 2 years’ experience required in power plant, turbine generator or equivalent industrial process operations.
Must successfully pass the Central Heating Plant Operating Training, which includes sign-off of the training manual.

Nice To Haves

Power plant operating certification/license (i.e. NUILPE) or equivalent power plant or process experience preferred.
Preferred knowledge of maintenance and trouble shooting skills for heating plant electrical, steam, condensate, heating oil, natural gas, feed water, propane, compressed air equipment and systems.
Possess basic knowledge of proper cleaning, Factory Mutual annual inspection, maintenance and inspection of boiler steam drums and fireside area.
Possess working knowledge of boiler combustion control and burner management systems.
Possess basic turbine/generator operation and maintenance.
Familiar with basic V. O.S.H.A regulations including lockout-tagout, fall protection, confined space, handling hazardous materials and waste, fire safety.
Knowledge of steam and electrical distribution systems preferred.
Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates boiler plant (Biomass gasification plant, natural gas, and fuel oil boilers) for production of 125 psi and 250 psi steam to serve all campus systems.
Collects plant process data and maintains written and computer logs throughout shift.
Receives and coordinates fuel deliveries for all fuels utilized by plant.
Receives water treatment chemicals at heating plant.
Maintains Central Heating Plant Equipment for continuous operation.
Performs basic maintenance on equipment as required.
Maintains the heating plant in a tour-ready condition by performing routine housekeeping including, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, garbage removal, and painting.
Performs standard tests on boiler feed water and steam condensate and chemically treats as needed.
Operate steam-driven turbines and auxiliary equipment for 480 volts 3 phase power generation.
Ensures plant operation complies with all Air Quality Permit requirements.
Coordinates work with contractors and ensure compliance with safety standards for ongoing contracted work in the heating plant.
May cross-train in other mechanical/electrical trade shops and support other Facilities Services department needs.
Performs other duties as assigned to assist the department in obtaining and maintaining its mission.

Benefits

excellent compensation
competitive health
dental
life
disability
generous retirement matching
vision benefits
generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens
robust educational assistance programs
MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events.
Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.