Job Description

Posting Number

Internal Recruitment

Working Title

Anticipated Hiring Range

Work Schedule

Job Location

Department

About the Department

• Provide the University steam and hot water through operation of the Central Utility Plant steam boilers and auxiliary steam and hot water equipment.
• Monitor and maintain Central Utility Plant steam boilers and auxiliary steam and hot water equipment so operations are safely, reliably and efficiently sustained.
• Provide the University chilled water through operation of the Central Utility Plant chillers and auxiliary chilled water equipment.
• Monitor and maintain chillers and auxiliary chilled water equipment so operations are safely, reliably and efficiently sustained.

Essential Job Duties

• This position serves as a central utility plant shift operator and assist in steam production, chilled water production, hot water production and routine maintenance. 
• The shift supervisor directs the shift operator in operation of steam boilers, steam plant auxiliary equipment, electrical chillers, steam turbine driven chillers, cooling towers, primary/secondary pumping systems and auxiliary chiller equipment and water treatment systems. 
• In addition, the shift operator will assist the shift supervisor in required monitoring and adjustments to equipment to maintain emissions within regulatory requirements.

Other Responsibilities

• Cross-train to operate and maintain any steam boiler, electrical centrifugal chiller, steam driven turbine chiller, cooling tower, auxiliary equipment, and water treatment system in the steam generation system.
• This is a critical role position and employee must work during adverse weather conditions even if the University is closed to normal operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

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).

Other Required Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.
• Previous experience in steam production.
• Previous experience in chilled water production.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years experience in steam production (natural gas/fuel oil fire tube and water tube boilers up to 100 kpph).
• 5 years experience in chilled water production (electric driven/turbine driven up to 2000 tons).
• 1 plus years of experience in a central plant environment.

Required License or Certification

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• North Carolina driver’s license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License Required?

Job Open Date

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)

Notice to Applicants

Special Instructions

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Position Type

Position Classification Band Title

Position Classification Band Level

Position Classification Salary Range

Salary Grade Equivalency

Alternate Option

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

Appointment

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Time Limited Position

Department Id

AA/EEO