Utility Plant Auxiliary Operator - Extra Relief

About the role

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Utility Plant Operating Engineer in operating the plant, performing routine operating and maintenance tasks associated with plant operations and the production of utilities (e.g., steam, chilled water, and electrical generating equipment).
• Performs regular inspection tours of the utility plant and related facilities.
• Operates boilers, steam turbine generators, diesel/natural gas generators, chillers, electrical switchgear and substations as well as associated auxiliary equipment.
• Maintains logs, prepares equipment for operations or shutdown condition, monitors instrument readings and performs related duties as assigned.
• Communicates regularly with the Utility Plant Operating Engineer and Utility Plant Operations Supervisor and takes action in order to safely maintain or restore utility production.
• Prepares/maintain logs, charts, and other operating records.
• Makes observations, records readings, and evaluates readings.
• Obtains advice and direction from Utility Plant Operating Engineer and/or Utility Plant Operations Supervisor, and takes appropriate action as necessary to protect personnel, equipment, system integrity, and to maintain optimum efficiency and safety.
• Participates in emergency response training and drills.
• May be required to perform duties of Utility Plant Operating Engineer on an as needed basis (if qualified and when directed).
• Performs routine operating maintenance, including cleaning of equipment and plant work areas.
• Participates in emergency response activities; may be assigned work of equal or lower skill level, including maintenance work; and must participate in mandatory training and other programs as required.
• Maintains logs, prepares equipment for operations or shutdown condition, monitors instrument readings and performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of three years’ prior work experience in the operation of modern high-pressure boilers and applicable auxiliary equipment required.
• Requires valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s First Class Fireman’s License.
• Must have, or successfully obtain within 6 months of hiring, EPA CFC certification (universal).
• Valid State driver’s license required. Driving history must meet University Operations Services standards.

Skills

• Safety conscious, have a fair degree of mechanical ability, and have in-depth working knowledge of the power plant cycle.
• Possess a high degree of professionalism and the ability to work well independently and effectively with others.
• Detail oriented and have a good safety record, and the ability to take and follow directions intelligently.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.
• An ongoing willingness to acquire new skills and utilize technology to streamline processes and problem solve is essential.
• Familiarity with databases, spreadsheet, email, and word processing software is helpful.
• Experience to interface with/utilize control systems and computerized asset/maintenance management systems.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: Generous paid time off including parental leave Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one Retirement plans with university contributions Wellbeing and mental health resources Support for families and caregivers Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks.