Plant Operator II - Campus Services

About the role

The Steam Plant Operator ensures safe and efficient operation of steam plant boilers (up to 4,000 BHP) and chillers (up to 2000 tons) and other equipment associated with the steam and chiller plants in accordance with ASME and NFPA codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Operates and controls utility panels to monitor equipment and maintain utility services to the plants.
• Maintains and records entries in logbooks, operating logs, and regulatory reports.
• Oversees operations associated with an electrical power distribution panel.
• Reads and interprets OEM Manuals; reads precision instruments.
• Performs minor mechanical piping repairs.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on utility systems including compressed air, CO2, steam boilers, water purification, fuel oil, chillers, and glycol.
• Samples, tests, analyzes, mixes, and injects chemicals to maintain boiler waterside conditions and blow downs.
• Inspects the steam plant to check meters, charts, pressures, and temperatures.
• Ensures a clean boiler room to prevent fire hazards.
• Operates hand and power tools.
• Takes the necessary precautions, in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations, when working with hazardous chemicals and materials and power equipment.
• Uses personal protective equipment as required.
• Drives utility vehicles to and from work sites and safeguards against vandalism and theft.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in a multi-boiler high pressure steam plant.
• Holds a Third Class Power Engineers License issued by NIULPE.
• A working knowledge of ASME and NFPA codes for power boilers.
• Some positions may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Capable of frequently lifting and carrying 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds properly.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).