Central Utility Plant (CUP) Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers and all associated auxiliary equipment.
• Operate, monitor and maintain building automation systems associated with all boilers, chillers, water systems and auxiliaries.
• Perform routine and emergency repairs to electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machinery, systems and equipment.
• Perform all chemical treatment testing and monitoring associated with steam, cooling towers and chilled and hot water systems.
• Able to follow and perform detailed preventative maintenance tasks.
• Responds to alarms and takes appropriate action to correct and communicate all issues.
• Documents and records all operating equipment status and provides detailed shift information.
• Complies with all Federal, State, local and company policies regarding regulatory compliance and safety.

Requirements

• Five or more years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam boiler, large tonnage refrigeration chillers and various building automation systems.
• Five or more years' experience with various building automation systems including programming knowledge, operation and troubleshooting.
• Must have strong background and knowledge in building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Universal Technician for CFC and State certified boiler operator license preferred.
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of all applicable OSHA governed safety requirements.
• Must have basic computer skills including all Microsoft applications.
• Must provide personal hand tools normally associated with work of an industrial nature.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working independently or as a team.
• Willing to work varying shifts, holidays, overtime and emergency call in coverage.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.