Energy Plant Operating Engineer

Position: ENERGY PLANT OPERATING ENGINEER
Job title energy plant operating engineer applications accepted from public: open to the public , university wide special instructions to applicants

This position is open to the public. However, current ohio university afscme 1699 bargaining unit employees will be given first consideration.

Current ohio university employees must include their ohio university employment history and any relevant verifiable experience to show they meet minimum qualifications for this classification. If your application is incomplete, you will be screened out. If you need your ohio university employment history or need assistance completing the application, please contact university human resources for assistance.

* in an effort to make the process of warding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.

* candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement. Posting number s job description

Under general supervision from energy plant management, or other high level supervisor; has responsibility for operation of all energy plant facilities (heating plant, chilled water plant, and water treatment plant) associated with the production and distribution of steam, chilled water, and hot water to the entire campus in appropriate quantities, pressure, and temperature. Uses extensive knowledge of systems and application of sound judgment to safely respond to all operating to all operating scenarios, including emergencies.

Modulates boilers, chillers and all other plant sub systems, via the use of manual and automated system controls. Provides advise, guidance, training, and back up for the like classifications on the same shift and serves as lead worker (e.g. Provides work direction & training) to other bargain unit employees on an assigned shift. Responsible to operate all equipment in a safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant manner.

Responsible for plant security and for the safety of all operating personnel assigned while on duty. This work is performed on a 24 hour rotating shift basis.

* adheres to all osha and/or ohio university required safety guidelines. Identifies safety and fire hazards and equipment needing repair throughout the area. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for the safety of self and fellow workers.

* serves as lead worker (e.g. Provides work direction and training of others) over other workers at energy plant on an assigned shift as related to the installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of high pressure boilers (exceeding 15 pounds per square inch), furnaces and auxiliary equipment (i.e. Stokers, turbines, blowers, flow meters, pumps, generators, fans, and related equipment) and chillers (electric powered and steam powered), chilled water pumps, and other related chilled water system equipment;

and water treatment plant equipment, controls, and other related appurtenances. Responsible to learn new systems as they are introduced to the plant and to assist in the training of personnel in the use of such systems.

* periodically monitors and inspects all areas of responsibility throughout the plant(s) observing conditions of machinery making adjustments as necessary to be certain that all equipment is operating as reliably and efficiently as possible. Such tasks include but are not limited to reading gauges, monitoring power consumption; operating generators, pumps, chillers, and other related equipment. Reports any problems or unusual conditions to plant management.

* oversees the operation of the water treatment plant, assuring that a continuous flow of properly treated water is being supplies. Double checks as necessary laboratory tests and/or chemical analyses and records to assure that makeup water, boiler water, feed water, and campus condensate are all within proper…