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Utility Plant Operator

Utility Plant Operator

R0000002299
Cogen Plant

Position Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Categories: Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:
Bucknell University is seeking candidates to fill a vital role in the Utility Plant. The Utility Plant Operator will operates the boilers, turbine generator, chill water plant, and general equipment in accordance with utility plant procedures.

Reporting Relationships:

  • Reports to: Utility Plant Supervisor

Schedule/Location:

  • Swing Shift - varying shifts to meet the needs of the university
  • Located on-campus in the Utility Plant

What You Will Do:

  • Performs hourly readings of boilers and chilled water plant parameters and documents readings.
  • Performs multiple daily chemical tests for waters in the boilers and the chilled water plant and adjusts chemical addition rates accordingly.
  • Maintains boilers, turbine generator, and chilled water plant and associated equipment.
  • Performs corrective maintenance based on faults and indications using critical knowledge of plant design and operations. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Maintains cleanliness of workspace and organization of tools, parts, and equipment in the work space.
  • Operates boilers, turbine generators and chilled water plant including adjusting operation/parameters based on weather conditions and campus demands.
  • Monitors campus chilled water systems/equipment via Building Automation System.

What You Will Bring:

Utility Plant Operator I

  • Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or GED
  • Preferred Education: Vocational or technical training or degree
  • Minimum Required Work Experience: No previous experience required
  • Preferred Work Experience: 1 year experience maintaining and repairing or operating industrial equipment, such as boilers, pumps compressors and chillers

Utility Plant Operator II

  • Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or GED
  • Preferred Education: Vocational or technical training or degree
  • Minimum Required Work Experience: 2 years
  • Preferred Work Experience: 4 years experience maintaining and repairing or operating industrial equipment, such as boilers, pumps compressors and chillers

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to frequently sit, stand, crouch, push/pull, bend, stoop, climb stairs/ladders, kneel/squat

Pay Range

Utility Plant Operator I: $21.17 - $26.46

Utility Plant Operator II: $22.70 - $28.38

Job Exempt: No

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Benefits: Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to): Flexible scheduling options determined by role; Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options; An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions); Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!); Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods. A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives; A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card.

To apply, visit https://bucknell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Cogen-Plant/Utility-Plant-Operator_R0000002299.

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