Job Description

Responsible for providing safe, reliable, electrical power, chilled water and steam in a timely and responsive manner to meet the needs of the university.

Job Duties

• Use computer terminals to monitor, control and command equipment in all thermal plants.
• Lead Plant Operator I to physically ensure all equipment is available and prepared to start / stop and to support automated operation of equipment.
• Prepare and complete log sheets, update daily logs and monthly reports for chill water, steam production and water consumption.
• Watch, test, and troubleshoot chemical stations and monitor water chemical levels for equipment protection and energy efficiency.
• Operate, inspect, report, clean, paint, repair, and maintain electromechanical equipment in all campus plants.
• Serve as the point of contact for the University Contact Center and direct business and after-hour phone calls to proper shops for assistance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of intermediate theory and practice of electro-mechanical equipment for operation, computer automation software including INSIGHT, DESIGO, IoT, and BACnet protocols.
• Ability to analyze and identify equipment problems and troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic system issues.
• Experience using computer programs such as MS Office.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills.
• Knowledge of the manual and computerized maintenance and operation of chillers, chilled water production, steam boilers, heat exchangers, steam production, and feed water systems.
• Ability to obtain certification for operating forklifts, genie booms, and scissor lifts through university training.