Position Summary & Description
THIS POSITION IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
AFSCME COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT
SUMMARY:
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 successful candidate must be able to work independently on all shift rotations as well as have the ability to respond to any cogent plant emergency in a manner that assures safe and efficient operation of the plant.
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, and operation of Cogen electrical generating equipment. General supervision is received from the Plant Manager or other technical supervisors who review work for compliance with instructions, procedures, and safe operations.
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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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
THIS POSITION IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
AFSCME COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT
SUMMARY:
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 successful candidate must be able to work independently on all shift rotations as well as have the ability to respond to any cogent plant emergency in a manner that assures safe and efficient operation of the plant.
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, and operation of Cogen electrical generating equipment. General supervision is received from the Plant Manager or other technical supervisors who review work for compliance with instructions, procedures, and safe operations.
Review the PA Specifications for this Job Title.
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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.