Utility Plant Operator Trainee​/I​/II​/III

Utility Plant Operator Trainee

Under direct supervision, receives work experience and related training instruction to develop the knowledge and skill necessary to perform at the journey level upon completion of the training program to operate power plant auxiliary systems and assist in all aspects of plant operations. Participates in training that is required to progress to eligibility for the Utility Plant Operator I classification.

Utility Plant Operator I

Under general supervision, is responsible for operation of power plant auxiliary systems and assisting Utility Plant Operator II personnel, and other employees, in all aspects of plant operations; as well as coal and yard operations and limited maintenance activities.

Utility Plant Operator II

Under general supervision, operates all plant auxiliary equipment and systems. Operates solid fuel boilers. Makes rounds and records readings throughout the plant to monitor all plant equipment.

Utility Plant Operator III

Under general supervision, operates boilers, operates turbine driven generators, chilled water production equipment, and associated auxiliaries; and coordinates power plant equipment operations with Utility Plant Operator II and Utility Plant Operator I personnel.

Utility Plant Operator Trainee

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Upon completion of the training program, must be able to meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the Utility Plant Operator I classification.

Utility Plant Operator I

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in an industrial plant, process plant or power plant, operating boilers, pumps, fans, conveyors or other similar equipment.

Utility Plant Operator II

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Three years experience in an industrial plant, process plant or power plant, operating boilers, pumps, fans, conveyors or other similar equipment.
• Minimum of one year experience in the operation of coal and/or gas/oil fired water tube boilers and related plant equipment including pumps, fans, conveyors and other similar equipment.
• Possession of a license similar to the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIULPE) or State of Minnesota Second Class Engineer license or ability to become licensed within 6 months.

Utility Plant Operator III

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Four years experience in an industrial plant, process plant or power plant, operating boilers, pumps, fans, conveyors or other similar equipment.
• Minimum of two years of experience in the operation of coal and/or gas/oil fired water tube boilers, steam turbine generators and related plant equipment including pumps, fans, conveyors and other similar equipment.
• Possession of a license similar to the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIULPE) or State of Minnesota First Class-A Engineer license or ability to become licensed within 6 months.

• Job Category:
  Merit
• Service
  
  Schedule:
  
  Calendar Year
• Shift: Second Shift
• Work Schedule:
  
  Varied schedule, to be determined.
• Pay Grade:
  Utility Plant Operator I: 11/6, Utility Plant Operator II: 13/6, Utility Plant Operator III: 15/6
• Starting Hourly Wage:
  Utility Plant Operator Trainee: $24.41;
  Utility Plant Operator I: $26.64;
  Utility Plant Operator II: $29.09;
  Utility Plant Operator III: $31.74. Additional shift differential: $1.25.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.