Senior Energy Facility Operator

Position Summary

Performs skilled work in the operation and maintenance of high pressure steam boilers, steam absorption and centrifugal chillers, air conditioning cooling towers, steam, diesel and gas turbine driven generators, air compressors, pumps, and related work as required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a formal apprentice program of a qualifying nature or equivalent training and experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work from blueprints, diagrams, and sketches.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and/or interpret oral or written directions.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job.

• Operates with automated and manual controls high pressure steam boilers to maintain campus demand for steam.
• Performs maintenance on boilers, chillers, generators, cooling towers, steam traps, and related pumps.
• Maintains cleanliness of the Central Energy Facility.
• Maintains telephone and radio contact with campus and outside vendors and contractors as necessary.
• Keeps necessary operating records and logs.
• Performs touch up painting on equipment, pipes, floors, and walls.
• Performs minor carpentry work.
• Operates with automated and manual controls absorption and centrifugal chillers to maintain campus demand for chilled water.
• Operates diesel, steam, and gas turbine driven generators.
• Operates and maintains cooling towers.
• Performs preventative maintenance and lubricates Central Energy Facilities equipment.
• Monitors campus energy management system.
• Operates water treatment equipment and takes water tests as prescribed by supervisor.
• Maintains steam distribution and condensate return system in distribution tunnels.

$38.08 per hour.

12‑hour rotating shifts; rotating days/nights – 30‑day cycle, every other weekend off.

Mount Pleasant, MI.

Full‑time; 1.0 FTE. Regular position, 12‑month contract.

CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‑based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.