Boiler Operator

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Robust retirement plans

Descripción de la vacante

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Power Plant Operator to start, stop and monitor power plant systems, including oil/gas boilers, turbines and heat recovery units. You will adjust parameters, detect anomalies and perform routine maintenance while ensuring safe, efficient plant operation.

Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years of relevant experience and 1–3 years of applied trades training, with strong math and drawing-reading skills.

Formación

• Requires shop mathematics and ability to read and interpret drawings, charts and specifications.
• Equivalent to 1 to 3 years of applied trades training.
• 2 to 3 years of effective experience in a related role.

Responsabilidades

• Start, stop, operate and monitor all power plant systems and utilities.
• Maintain and calibrate boiler water level, steam pressure and related parameters.
• Detect issues, initiate emergency procedures and communicate with supervisor.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping around plant areas.
• Record readings and maintain maintenance schedules and logs.

Conocimientos

Shop mathematics

Reading drawings

Operations monitoring

Educación

Applied trades training

Herramientas

Boilers

Combustion turbines

Power plant equipment

Descripción del empleo

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Perform duties required to start, stop, operate and monitor all power plant systems and utilities.
• Operate power plant equipment and auxiliaries such as oil fired and natural gas fired boilers, combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators.
• Check and adjust operating parameters such as boiler water level, steam pressure, quality of stack emissions, steam temperature, boiler flue gas temperature, furnace pressure, etc.
• Detect equipment or system problems, initiate emergency procedures when malfunctions occur, and contact the lead power plant operator or supervisor for further instructions.
• Maintain awareness of personnel within the plant; safeguard equipment and personnel.
• At the direction of the lead power plant operator, tour facility to observe operations, gather required meter readings, and make necessary equipment adjustments.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on power plant systems and components such as steam traps, valves, and pipes.
• Detect and report unusual conditions and/or defective materials to appropriate personnel.
• Inspect and service power plant equipment as part of annual requirements; report discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• Assist higher grade operators and mechanics with maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain various records concerning plant operations to include inspection and maintenance schedules, reports of systems readings, fuel supplies, and orders, etc.
• Operate various hand and power tools such as drills, grinders, pipe wrenches, pipe threader, saws, etc.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Operate university vehicles in the performance of assigned duties.

Job Requirements

• Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation.
• Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training.
• 2 to 3 years of effective experience.

Work Schedule

Rotating Days Off: Rotating

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

2 to 3 years of effective experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
• For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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