Central Heating Plant Operator

Core Responsibilities

Maintains steam flow to accommodate needs of College.

Operates CHP in manner to achieve College's environmental goals.

Must be flexible with work schedule.

• Operates boiler plant (Biomass gasification plant, natural gas, and fuel oil boilers) for production of 125 psi and 250 psi steam to serve all campus systems.
• Collects plant process data and maintains written and computer logs throughout shift.
• Receives and coordinates fuel deliveries for all fuels utilized by plant.
• Receives water treatment chemicals at heating plant.
• Must successfully pass the Central Heating Plant Operating Training, which includes sign-off of the training manual.
• Maintains Central Heating Plant Equipment for continuous operation.
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment as required.
• Always maintains the heating plant in a tour-ready condition by performing routine housekeeping including, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, garbage removal, and painting.
• Performs standard tests on boiler feed water and steam condensate and chemically treats as needed.
• Operate steam-driven turbines and auxiliary equipment for 480 volts 3 phase power generation.
• Ensures plant operation complies with all Air Quality Permit requirements.
• Covers work with contractors and ensure compliance with safety standards for ongoing contracted work in the heating plant.
• May cross-train in other mechanical/electrical trade shops and support other Facilities Services department needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned to assist the department in obtaining and maintaining its mission.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Driver's license required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience required in power plant, turbine generator or equivalent industrial process operations.
• Power plant operating certification/license (i.e. NUILPE) or equivalent power plant or process experience preferred.
• Possess basic knowledge of proper cleaning, Factory Mutual annual inspection, maintenance and inspection of boiler steam drums and fireside area.
• Possess working knowledge of boiler combustion control and burner management systems.
• Possess basic turbine/generator operation and maintenance.
• Familiar with basic V. O.S.H.A regulations including lockout-tagout, fall protection, confined space, handling hazardous materials and waste, fire safety.
• Knowledge of steam and electrical distribution systems preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is performed in a heating plant, conditions can be loud/dusty on occasions. Requires the ability to operate equipment.

Benefits

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