Boiler Operator

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The Co-Gen Boiler Operator will be responsible for operations, monitoring and maintenance of all heating and electrical operations for the Co-Gen facility to ensure a safe and healthy work and residential environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the University. This position requires monitoring and maintenance of the Co-Gen facility which provides steam through an underground centralized distribution system to the campus.

The Co-Gen facility also provides backup/emergency electrical power to the main campus grid. This position requires extensive knowledge and understanding of all phases of electrical distribution, high pressure steam systems and maintenance skills. Requires a highly motivated individual capable of managing multiple priorities, ability to organize and perform under pressure.

HS or equivalent

3-5 years

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• Vocational school graduation or equivalent.
• Knowledge of all tools, materials, methods and hazards of trade.
• Skill in the use of tools of the trade.
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy lifting
• Ability to read blue prints
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability and knowledge to perform required chemical tests.
• Must be available to work occasional scheduled or unscheduled overtime, as required.
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts that include holidays, nights and weekends.

• Knowledge of operation of boilers (700HP), high pressure steam systems.
• Knowledge of generators (1.3 MW) and all phase of electrical distributions.
• Fuel and Electricity procurement experience.
• Experience in a college/university setting

• medical
• dental
• retirement
• tuition
• paid time off

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

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