Utilities Plant Operator - Night Shift

Utilities Plant Operator
- Night Shift

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:
Design & Construction, Business Operations, Campus Operations and Maintenance, Campus Planning and Strategic Investment. Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service, and stewardship. Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community.

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Wolfpack

Perks and Benefits
- As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account Retirement Programs Disability Plans Life Insurance Accident Plan Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs 12 Holidays Each Year Tuition and Academic Assistance And so much more! Attain work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential

Job Duties
- Are you looking to power the future of a world-class campus? We are seeking a skilled Utility Plant Operator to join our team. In this role, you won't just be maintaining equipment—you'll be the backbone of our university's infrastructure, ensuring the lights stay on and the campus stays comfortable. As a Utility Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the reliable operation of our central utility systems.

From managing our advanced Cates Cogeneration Facility to overseeing massive chilled water systems, your expertise will directly impact thousands of students, faculty, and researchers every day. Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
Control, monitor, and operate steam boilers, chillers, cogeneration equipment, and auxiliary systems to provide continuous utility services. Maintain safe and efficient operation of steam, hot water, and chilled water production systems. Perform real-time monitoring of plant systems, make operational adjustments, and ensure compliance with emissions, safety, and regulatory requirements. Inspect, operate, and perform routine maintenance on plant equipment, including fuel gas compressors, pumps, air filters, cooling towers, and related systems.

Support the operation of the Cates Cogeneration Facility to produce electricity and steam for campus use. Identify and respond to equipment or system issues, escalating concerns to the shift supervisor as appropriate. Why Join Us? This is more than a maintenance job; it's an opportunity to work with cutting-edge energy technology in a stable, supportive environment. Ready to power our campus?

Apply today!

Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education
- High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Maintains required certification(s).

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with combustion gas turbines/cogeneration. Experience in steam production (natural gas/fuel oil fire tube and water tube boilers up to 100kpph). Experience in chilled water production (electric driven/turbine driven up to 2000 tons). Experience in a central plant environment.

Required License or Certification - A valid driver's license is required. North Carolina Drivers' License required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Salary Grade Equivalency - NC10

EEO - NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact  to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.