Utility Plant Operator

Bucknell University

1d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Bucknell University is seeking candidates to fill a vital role in the Utility Plant. The Utility Plant Operator will operate the boilers, turbine generator, chill water plant, and general equipment in accordance with utility plant procedures. This role involves performing hourly readings of plant parameters, conducting multiple daily chemical tests for waters in the boilers and the chilled water plant, and adjusting chemical addition rates accordingly. Operators are responsible for maintaining boilers, turbine generators, chilled water plant, and associated equipment, including performing corrective maintenance based on faults and indications using critical knowledge of plant design and operations, and preventative maintenance to meet regulatory requirements. They also ensure the cleanliness and organization of their workspace and monitor campus chilled water systems via the Building Automation System. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and located on-campus in the Utility Plant, operating on a swing shift with varying shifts to meet university needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (Utility Plant Operator I)
No previous experience required (Utility Plant Operator I)
High school diploma or GED (Utility Plant Operator II)
2 years experience (Utility Plant Operator II)

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical training or degree (Utility Plant Operator I)
1 year experience maintaining and repairing or operating industrial equipment, such as boilers, pumps compressors and chillers (Utility Plant Operator I)
Vocational or technical training or degree (Utility Plant Operator II)
4 years experience maintaining and repairing or operating industrial equipment, such as boilers, pumps compressors and chillers (Utility Plant Operator II)

Responsibilities

Performs hourly readings of boilers and chilled water plant parameters and documents readings.
Performs multiple daily chemical tests for waters in the boilers and the chilled water plant and adjusts chemical addition rates accordingly.
Maintains boilers, turbine generator, and chilled water plant and associated equipment.
Performs corrective maintenance based on faults and indications using critical knowledge of plant design and operations.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment to meet regulatory requirements.
Maintains cleanliness of workspace and organization of tools, parts, and equipment in the work space.
Operates boilers, turbine generators and chilled water plant including adjusting operation/parameters based on weather conditions and campus demands.
Monitors campus chilled water systems/equipment via Building Automation System.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options determined by role
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves.
Full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children.
Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
Parental leave
An employee assistance program
Fitness center membership
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