Utility Plant Operator I (Boiler Plant Operator)
About The Position
Join the team responsible for providing steam, heating, and domestic hot water to campus facilities. As a Utility Plant Operator I, you will assist in operating and maintaining the university's central utility plant and steam distribution systems. This position combines hands-on mechanical maintenance with boiler plant operations and is ideal for candidates with experience in utility plants, boiler operations, industrial maintenance, stationary engineering, pipefitting, HVAC, or related mechanical trades. You will work alongside experienced plant operators to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of boilers, steam generators, pumps, condensate systems, and associated equipment that support critical campus operations.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of experience in: Boiler plant operations; OR Utility plant operations; OR Industrial mechanical maintenance; OR Stationary engineering; OR Steam plant operations; OR A closely related field.
- Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Nice To Haves
- Boiler Operator Certificate
- Stationary Engineer License
- Experience operating steam boilers
- Experience with water chemistry programs
- Experience with BAS or plant control systems
- Experience maintaining pumps, steam systems, and condensate equipment
- Experience working in hospitals, universities, industrial plants, corrections facilities, power generation, manufacturing plants, or district energy systems
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor steam boilers and steam generators
- Monitor temperatures, pressures, flows, and operational data
- Maintain plant logs and shift documentation
- Assist with startup, shutdown, and fuel changeover operations
- Monitor boiler water treatment and chemical programs
- Respond to equipment alarms and operational issues
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on: Steam systems, Pumps, Valves, Piping systems, Pressure regulators, Condensate systems, Air compressors
- Troubleshoot equipment failures and identify repair needs
- Support maintenance projects and outage work
- Respond to service calls
- Investigate leaks and mechanical issues
- Test steam traps and safety devices
- Operate university vehicles to transport tools and equipment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability plans
- Dependent tuition benefit
- Retirement plans
- 13 paid holidays per year
- Paid vacation and sick leave which starts accruing your first month
- Set work schedule
- Free access to Mines varsity sporting events for you and 3 guests
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
