Utility Plant Operator 2

Position Summary & Description

Indiana University of Pennsylvania is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Utility Plant Operator 2 position at it's S.W. Jack Cogeneration Plant. The plant is a 24 simple cycle cogeneration facility that utilizes reciprocating engines and waste heat recovery boilers for electrical and thermal energy production. The Utility Plant Operator 2 performs mechanical or lead work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, generators, engines and related plant equipment. Position is responsible for the start-up and operation of Cogen electrical generating equipment. General supervision is received from the Cogeneration Plant Manager or other technical supervisors who review work for compliance with instructions, procedures, and safe operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Carries out sole shift responsibility for utility plant operations.
• Functions as a lead worker over semi-skilled utility plant staff.
• Performs skilled maintenance and repair work, such as repairing or replacing boiler tubes and tube bundles, plates, grates, gaskets, safety and steam valves, stokers, feed water pumps, water softeners, and fuel handling and related boiler equipment.
• Performs skilled maintenance and repair work, such as cleaning and plugging chiller tubes, repairing or replacing chiller barrel gaskets, safety and isolation valves, make-up water pumps, chemical treatment equipment, and related chiller equipment.
• Distributes and interprets work assignments, demonstrates proper work methods, provides assistance, and reviews work of lower-level utility plant staff for adherence to standards.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs boilers, generators, engines, auxiliary equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Reads gauges, meters, chart recorders, data loggers, and other indicators used to monitor boiler and chiller plant systems; and takes needed action to prevent potential problems.
• Records data on plant operations, equipment maintenance, personnel attendance, and meter and gauge readings and reports required information to supervisor.
• Keeps records for an assigned shift of steam, chilled water, or electricity produced, and fuel or water consumed.
• Adjusts and repairs to boilers, chillers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Repairs and re-rolls tubes, and repairs tube bundles.
• Conducts monthly load bank tests on the Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) to ensure proper operation.
• Replaces pump seals, valves, and fittings.
• Monitors feed and makeup water, tests samples to determine the type and number of inhibitors needed to control impurities, and adds inhibitors as needed.
• Operates and maintains chillers and performs maintenance and repair on cooling towers.
• Communicates critical operating information to utility plant staff assigned to the following shift.
• Performs preventive maintenance and cleans the utility plant equipment and areas in accordance with procedures.
• Conducts safety tests and verifies operation of safety devices.
• Paints, cleans, rebuilds, and replaces all operating parts of boilers for annual inspections.
• Recommends changes in utility plant operating procedures to increase operating efficiency.
• Operates steam or electric motor-driven fans, pumps, and other related equipment.
• Unloads and receives deliveries for the plant and places materials in designated storage areas.
• An employee in this job participates in the performance of other trades’ tasks consistent with operational and organizational requirements.
• Performs related work as required.

The above duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE

Three Shift Rotations:

• 6:30AM-2:30PM
• 2:30PM-10:30PM
• 10:30PM-6:30AM

* Rotations include weekends and holidays.*

Position Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• One year of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 1 (commonwealth title).
• or
• One year of semi-skilled work experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment.
• or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes six months of semi-skilled work experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete and pass a Pennsylvania Class C Underground Storage Tank Operator course

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well in the interview(s).
• Candidates must have communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members.

The salary for this position is determined by the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Essential Functions

*This position is heavily involved in outdoor activity and has periods of heavy exertion. Incumbents must have the following abilities:*

• Communicate both orally and in writing to issue, receive and carry out instructions and orders effectively and to convey information to a variety of co-workers and the public.
• Work in adverse weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, dust, and snow for extended hours in response to emergency conditions.
• Work in, on, and around hazardous situations such as: active heavy equipment, traffic, heights, steep grades, ladders, and uneven surfaces.
• Use hand tools such as hammers and pry bars; and take and transport material samples.
• Withstand exposure to chemical agents, exhaust gases and lubricants, solvents, poisonous plants, animals, and insects; and sustain potential injuries such as bruises, scrapes, cuts, strains, and sprains.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, stretch, and prolonged sitting or standing.
• Wear various types of required protective gear/equipment such as a hard hats, footgear, hearing and eye protection, gloves, and respirators.
• Ability to travel to field locations and meeting/training sites by motor vehicle when required.
• Perform manual duties such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Provide assistance and guidance to internal and external customers.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• A complete application will consist of a cover letter, resume, names, and email addresses of three references submitted in this online application system at Employment at IUP.
• Automated reference requests will be generated when the application is submitted by the applicant.
• You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted.
• Please do not fax, mail or e-mail any documentation.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon confirmation of work eligibility and completion of a satisfactory background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, Act 34, Pennsylvania Criminal Record Clearance; Act 151, Child Abuse Clearance; and Act 114, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Checks.

*IUP is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.*