Utility Plant Operator

North Carolina State University•Raleigh, NC

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units: Design & Construction Business Operations Campus Operations and Maintenance Campus Planning and Strategic Investment Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities, or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service, and stewardship. Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer! Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can make a direct impact every day? As a Central Utility Plant Shift Operator at NC State, you'll play a vital role in keeping our campus running smoothly by helping provide steam, hot water, and chilled water to the entire University. In this position, you'll work with boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and advanced control systems, developing valuable technical skills while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to sustainability and safety initiatives by supporting compliance with environmental and safety standards. If you enjoy problem-solving, teamwork, and working with complex systems, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team that powers our campus every day. Apply Today! Work schedule: 12 hr shift, 3-4 days a week, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Maintains required certification(s).
A valid driver's license is required
North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an industrial or central plant setting.
Working knowledge of steam production (natural gas/fuel oil fire tube and water tube boilers up to 100kpph)
Working knowledge of chilled water production (electric driven/turbine driven up to 2000 tons)
Current or prior CFC certification or equivalent credential preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally with supervisors and the general public, and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor steam boilers and auxiliary steam/hot water equipment to ensure consistent and safe delivery of steam and hot water.
Operate and monitor chillers (electric and steam turbine driven), cooling towers, and auxiliary chilled water equipment to maintain chilled water supply.
Perform routine inspections and maintenance of plant equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Assist in monitoring and adjusting equipment to maintain emissions within regulatory compliance.
Support water treatment processes for steam and chilled water systems.
Respond to alarms, troubleshoot operational issues, and escalate concerns to the Shift Supervisor as needed.
Maintain accurate logs and records of plant operations and maintenance activities.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations
Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.