Utility Plant Operator 1
About The Position
This position is ESSENTIAL. During heating season, this position works on a rotating 8-hour swing shift. The Utility Plant Operator 1 performs semi-skilled work in the operation of boilers and related equipment. An employee in this position operates boilers and maintains proper steam pressure and water levels in a generating plant and/or assists in the operation of electric generation equipment. Work involves keeping records of steam production and fuel consumption; making minor adjustments and repairs to boilers and equipment; monitoring boiler plant systems and reporting potential problems; and operating small steam engines of low horsepower used to drive fans and related equipment in a boiler plant. An employee in this job will receive directions from a Utility Plant Operator 2 and is supervised by a Utility Plant Supervisor or other trades supervisor who reviews work performance for compliance with instructions, procedures, and safe operations.
Requirements
- 1 year as a Utility Plant Helper OR 1 year experience in cleaning & assisting in the operation, maintenance, & repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional boiler plant systems & related equipment OR a combination of experience and training in this field
- Demonstrated knowledge of the operation of boiler plant systems & related equipment
- Knowledge of utility plant hazards and safety procedures
- Effective oral & written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- 2 years’ experience operating a gas-fired steam plant
- 2 years’ experience as a Utility Plant Helper
- 2 years’ experience performing semi-skilled work in the operation, maintenance & repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional boiler plant systems & related equipment
- Prior semi-skilled work in a higher education environment
Responsibilities
- Operates boilers and maintains proper steam pressure and water levels in a generating plant and/or assists in the operation of electric generation equipment.
- Keeps records of steam production and fuel consumption.
- Makes minor adjustments and repairs to boilers and equipment.
- Monitors boiler plant systems and reports potential problems.
- Operates small steam engines of low horsepower used to drive fans and related equipment in a boiler plant.
Benefits
- Salary based on AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement may be eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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