Plant Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Training in HVAC field is required.
• Experience in steam plant operation or maintenance.
• Experience with computer-based controls, building automation systems, steam and hydronic heating systems, and air conditioning equipment.
• Ability to work off ladders, aerial platforms, and lifts.
• Ability to lift and transport a minimum of 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Successfully complete upon hire a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
• Essential personnel are required to report to or remain at work if instructed directly by designated personnel during emergency events or inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

• Some college experience helpful.
• Training in building automation systems is preferred.
• License as Stationary Engineer preferred
• Experience operating commercial refrigeration equipment preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting is preferred.
• Experience in an institutional or campus setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine daily operations on all steam generating, auxiliary, and ice rink equipment as outlined in the CHP Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Monitor and operate steam generation equipment and auxiliaries.
• Monitor, analyze, and control manual and automated systems.
• Stand boiler plant watch and perform firefighter duties as required and outlined below.
• Monitor and record high and low pressure system steam outputs, boiler water temperature, pressure and water levels, as well as fuel pressure.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of outside air temperature, feeding water temperature, boiler water levels, receiving water temperature, and steam pressures.
• Monitor and operate ice rink equipment to include checking and recording ammonia levels, brine system temperatures.
• Operate equipment-using computers, PLCs, meters, hand and power tools.
• Utilize mobile devices and a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to receive, document, and complete work order requests.
• Observing and reporting, through the CMMS, defects, deterioration and wear and tear on the facilities.
• Monitor campus building automation system alarms; evaluate issues to determine priorities and appropriate response.
• Be available for work on campus when needed for steam equipment inspections and or maintenance/upkeep
• Perform other duties as assigned.