Powerplant Operator II - Power Plant & Utilities - Full Time

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Power Plant Operator II is responsible for the safe and proper operation of the power plant and associated control structures. They operate, maintain and adjust boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, chillers, cooling towers, equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting and associated equipment in the facilities. The Power Plant Operator II makes periodic inspections of equipment and minor repairs to such equipment; perform preventive maintenance; take responsible charge of a watch, read meters, gauges, and other recording devices and log the data; keep records and write reports; as directed, inspect low and high-pressure boilers in accordance with a unified inspection procedure and may operate a motor vehicle. The Power Plant Operator II will be able to power down, inspect, trouble-shoot, repair and restore operation of medium to high pressure steam boilers. The Power Plant Operator II may be assigned more complex repairs or to locations with high pressure steam systems.

Qualifications : Education :

Minimum Required : High School Diploma or equivalent.

If currently holds a valid Stationary Engineer / Boiler Operator license, the technical education, experience and licensure status may be considered in lieu of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred : Completion of an accredited Boiler Operator training program

Minimum Required : Preferred :

• Power Plant Operator, Boiler Operator or Stationary Engineer License
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s license preferred

Experience : Minimum Required :

Three years of experience operating, maintaining and repairing a central heating and cooling plant.

Job Description Title :

Responsibilities :

Power Plant Maintenance and Repair – 80%

Special Projects – 20%

Pay rate ranges from $22.08 - $34.47 per hour.