Power Plant Specialist
University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO
•$25 - $36•Onsite
About The Position
Power Plant Specialists are responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment and utilities in KUMC's central utility plant, the Applegate Energy Center (AEC). AEC services are provided on a continuous 24/7 schedule. This position requires a basic understanding of boiler systems, chilled water systems, and electrical distribution systems, and works under the guidance of senior plant operators to resolve equipment issues.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience with boilers, chillers, or water chemical treatment.
- Experience with pneumatic/electrical controls.
- Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- Certification in stationary engineering or another discipline associated with high- and low-pressure boiler systems.
- Operating Engineer's License.
- Experience with computer-based HVAC automated control systems.
- Experience with chiller/boiler plant operations.
- Experience with centrifugal pump operations and maintenance.
- Experience with mechanical/pneumatic controls operations.
- Experience with routine preventive maintenance.
- Water treatment testing experience.
- Basic electrical experience.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and operate equipment essential to normal and emergency operations of the power plant, using Delta V Distributed Control System.
- Maintain all system parameters through a combination of automated and manual controls.
- Identify and troubleshoot systems, equipment, and machinery malfunctions, working with senior plant operators to correct issues.
- Perform routine water testing and maintain proper chemical treatment parameters.
- Perform start-up and shutdown of operating equipment.
- Operate and monitor multiple 40,000 lb.+ steam generating boilers.
- Operate and monitor multiple 1,250-ton centrifugal chillers.
- Monitor and operate medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, including 13.8-kV switchgear and associated protective equipment.
- Operate emergency power generators through both automated and manual methods.
- Perform maintenance and repair boiler/chiller associated equipment, pumps, fans, primary/secondary electrical control systems, and pneumatic valves.
- Maintain and operate domestic water softener system.
- Maintain daily plant records and log relevant shift activities.
- Follow all OSHA, KUMC, and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before maintenance activities.
- Recognize and report unsafe conditions.
- Participate in emergency response and plant safety drills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Various additional voluntary insurance plans
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick
- Ten paid holidays
- One paid discretionary day after six months of employment
- Paid time off for bereavement
- Paid time off for jury duty
- Paid time off for military service
- Parental leave after 12 months of employment
- Retirement program with a generous employer contribution
- Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
