Steam Distribution Operator

Citizens Energy Group • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Repair, maintain, and operate the steam and chilled water distribution systems. Maintain equipment on those systems, including expansion joints, condensate traps, pressure-reducing valves, and valves of various types, and perform daily inspections as directed. This is a bargaining unit position and a member of Local IBEW #1400. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST, at Perry K Steam Plant. Compensation is listed as $36.69 at starting grade HR/U08, $37.79 at mid-term grade HR/U09, and $38.40 at final grade HR/U10.

The employee may also be assigned other work, may need to work overtime as circumstances require, must comply with applicable company safety and health policies, and must be available for twenty-four-hour repair service calls.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Indiana driver’s license.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and in dirt, noise, and fumes.
• Ability to enter confined spaces, sometimes in high-temperature atmospheres.
• Ability to work overtime as circumstances require.
• Must be available for twenty-four-hour repair service calls.
• Must know and comply with applicable company safety and health policies and procedures.
• Must participate as a member of the Confined Space Rescue Team in the Steam Distribution area.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance.
• 3–5 years of experience in maintenance of steam piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect manholes for anchor conditions and lubricate, repack, or repair expansion joints, valves, and associated distribution equipment.
• Repair or replace condensate traps and isolation valves on distribution systems.
• Apply knowledge of and repair pressure-reducing valves and safety relief valves.
• Pump excess water from manholes and trenches on the distribution systems.
• Operate steam and chilled water isolation valves to assist the company, contractors, and repair crews with repairs, start-ups, and service disconnections.
• Assist mechanical trades, welders, Utility Mechanics, Maintenance, and other personnel in performing their work.
• Repair, replace, and install sheet metal and heat-insulating materials on piping and equipment.
• Assist personnel in the steam and chilled water plants and other departments with assigned work.
• Coordinate activities with other employees to provide maximum safety and efficiency.
• Read and understand blueprints and drawings to locate steam and chilled water pipes and advise contractors and companies of their location.
• Inspect, dismantle, install, replace, clean, lubricate, pack, drill, grind, saw, remove, and set mechanical equipment related to steam and chilled water distribution systems.
• Keep work areas, the assigned company truck, and associated equipment in good order, and clean up after completing work.
• Perform other assigned work, including overtime as circumstances require.
• Comply with company safety and health policies and procedures applicable to work performance.
• Remain available for twenty-four-hour repair service calls.
• Participate as a member of the Confined Space Rescue Team in the Steam Distribution area.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Wellness Program.
• Adoption and tuition assistance.
• Employee Credit Union.
• Vacation and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED