Power Plant Operator II

University of Wisconsin Stout • Green Bay, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to power a campus? The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is seeking a skilled and dependable Power Plant Operator to join our dedicated Power Plant team. This critical role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of heating and cooling systems that serve our entire campus community. We are looking for a hands-on professional who thrives in a technical environment and takes pride in keeping systems running smoothly. If you bring proven experience in mechanical or utility systems operations, enjoy troubleshooting, and have a commitment to safety, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent at time of application
• Possess knowledge of basic safety rules and regulations
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude

Nice To Haves

• 1 year operating and maintaining high pressure steam boilers or an ASOPE PPOE3 license
• 1 years operating centrifugal chillers with a chilled water system
• Experience using and monitoring a building automation system

Responsibilities

• Starts, stops, and adjusts equipment settings to maintain operational requirements
• Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment
• Makes regular inspections of plant equipment and prepares equipment malfunction reports
• Assists in the training and oversight of new employees in these and other safe and efficient plant operational procedures
• Assists with preventative and corrective maintenance as needed
• Ensures safe and efficient operation of the plant and its associated equipment
• May work without direct supervision on shift operations
• Complies with environmental protection protocols and procedures
• Adheres to safety protocols and procedures
• Analyzes data and communicates recommendations on equipment and systems operations, both verbally and in written reports
• Maintains forms, logs, or reports

Benefits

• The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees.
• For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
• Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
• The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
• In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%.
• This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave.
• Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees