Heating Plant Operator

position details

position information

posting date 08/31/2026

closing date

open until filled yes

position number 0410600

position title heating plant operator

hiring range minimum $43.46

hiring range maximum $43.46

union type seiu

seiu level u

flsa status non-exempt

employment category regular full time

scheduled months per year 12

scheduled hours per week 40

schedule

location of position hanover, nh

remote work eligibility? Onsite only

is this a term position? No

if yes, length of term in months. N/a

is this a grant funded position? No

position purpose the heating plant provides heating steam and co-generateselectricity on a 24-hour basis for all of the college’s gpo and orlbuildings. The plant operator is responsible for the operation ofthe plant’s electrical generators and electrical distribution system, emergency diesel generator, and turbine auxiliaries. Theoperator is also responsible for the oversight of all plant equipment and systems including the flow of steam and electric outof the heating plant.

The position is also responsible for:responding to telephone requests for after-hours assistance from members of the college community; maintaining the station log bookand communicating information to appropriate plant and/or fo&mpersonnel. Monitors and reports fire alarms. Monitors and responds to computer energy management system alarms. Alerts appropriatefo&m personnel to equipment malfunctions and emergencies.

required qualifications - education and yrs exp high school plus 5+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• five years of relevant power plant maintenance and boileroperations experience; or post-secondary technical school degree inpower plant operation; or the equivalent.
• ability to pass an annual hearing test and willingness topartake in a hearing conservation program.
• high school graduate or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• working knowledge of and skill in the operation of high pressure steam boilers, turbine generators, and high voltage electrical distribution systems.
• successful completion of plant operator training guidelines.
• knowledge of facility operating permits and emissions limits inorder to maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.
• must be computer literate and proficient in current methods of computer-automated boiler control.
• ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to communicate effectively with a wide variety of collegepersonnel.
• ability to follow oral and written instructions and flowdiagrams.
• must demonstrate sound judgment and good problem-solving skills.
• must be in good physical condition, able to perform strenuousphysical labor under extreme high temperature conditions, and ableto work on ladders.
• willingness to work shift hours as assigned and to work overtime when required.
• must have successfully completed the following training priorto performing work to which the training relates: hazardous wastestorage and handling; spill prevention controls andcountermeasures; driver safety; hazard communication;lock-out/tag-out; respirator training, fit, and physical examination; working in confined spaces

campus services hr

william d riehl, assistant director of utility operations

646-2133

dartmouth college is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status,or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, whichmay include a criminal background check, reference checks,verification of work history, conduct review, and verification ofany required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications,with results acceptable to dartmouth college. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.background check information will be used in a confidential,non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

preferred, but not required

union positions are available to seiu union members only during thefirst week of posting . After one week of posting, if the position has not been filled internally, it is open to the general publicand other members of the dartmouth community . Open to unionmembers only from 8/31/2026 through 9/07/2026.

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