"Utilities Plant Operator"

Description

Operate and maintain boilers supplying steam for the campus; make rounds of the steam plant at regular intervals; read gauges; adjust equipment consumption meters; make routine tests of H20 to determine that it conforms to established standards of institutional use; maintain H2O treatment equipment as required.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The T. E. Neal Heating Plant maintains the flow and desired steam pressure from the boiler plant through high pressure distribution lines to steam reduction stations within the mechanical equipment (ME) rooms and throughout the facilities for domestic hot water, food preparation, heating and sanitation. The Heating Plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in 2 12-hour shifts, 3-4 days per week, 6pm-6am or 6am-6pm.

Internal job number

003964

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Maintains required certification(s).

Preferred

Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any immigration-related assistance.

• High school diploma or equivalency and four years of experience in applicable utility operations, of which one year is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires certification(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial maintenance, power plant technology, or a related field; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in high-pressure steam plant operations, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or lead role. Technical Knowledge and Skills: Proven knowledge of water tube boiler systems, condensate return systems, deaerators, and feedwater pumps.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, piping schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Proficiency in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for tracking work orders and preventive maintenance.
• Documented experience implementing energy efficiency measures in steam plants, such as boiler tuning and stack heat recovery.
• Familiarity with state and federal boiler safety regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with experience managing 24/7 shift-based operations and achieving measurable outcomes.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting control systems and integrating automation technologies (e.g., SCADA or PLC systems).