Powerplant Operator II - Power Plant & Utilities

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 responsibility 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.

• 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.

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

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  Three years of experience operating, maintaining and repairing a central heating and cooling plant.

• Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
• Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
• Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
• Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
• Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
• Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
• Receive outage calls and call in necessary personnel during power outages and emergencies.
• Prepare equipment malfunction reports, make inspections and from observation, determine whether equipment is operating properly.
• Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
• Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
• Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
• Control or maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feed water heaters, filters, or chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power.
• May maintain the pneumatic tube system for the facility including performing preventive maintenance. May purge and reset zones and stations.
• May maintain medical vacuum system including performing corrective and preventive maintenance on pumps and system.
• Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
• Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
• May assist leaders in assignment of work to team members to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
• May assist in training other team members on the daily operation, monitoring and maintenance of plant equipment.

• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Assist and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

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