Utility Plant Operator 2

Job Summary / Basic Function

Operates a steam generating plant as safely and efficiently as possible, main objective being preventative maintenance. This position is considered an essential personnel position.

Essential duties include:

• Testing boiler water and controlling it with proper amounts of chemicals, adjusting continuous blowdown and manual blowdowns, test condensate return water, check water softeners and regenerate if needed, check entire plant for proper operation, make adjustments as needed, repair all steam, water, oil, and air leaks, lubricate pumps, fans, and all auxiliary equipment. Change oil in the air compressor and emergency generator as needed.
• Open and clean, and inspect boiler drums, and fireboxes, close and ready them for operation. Make improvements such as extending water and airlines to convenient locations.
• During yearly shutdown, pack all pumps and valves. Open, clean, and inspect condensate tank, deaerator, blow-off tank and unit steam heater. Make any repair and adjustments that cannot be made during operations.
• Supervise plant operation on assigned shift.
• Operate pipe-threading machine when necessary to do pipe fitting. Make various gaskets when required with gasket tool.
• Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance on the outside steam system during long-term shutdowns of the Heating Plant. Test and maintain proper chemical levels in the campus cooling towers. Make the necessary adjustments to the Niagara Energy Management System.

The start date of this position is on or after August 15, 2026.