Boiler & Plant Systems Engineer

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston seeks a Facilities Operator to maintain and operate the campus high‑pressure boilers and steam lines. You will start and stop plant equipment, monitor control systems, and adjust operations to meet defined parameters.

Pursuant to GA-48, this role involves security clearance considerations and background checks. Education may substitute for experience, and the department values safety, reliability, and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions like percentages.
• Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience.
• Technical certification or licensing directly related to the job.

Responsibilities

• Starts and stops plant equipment, such as chillers, boilers, and pumps.
• Monitors control systems and reviews logs; adjusts operations to run within defined parameters.
• Performs preventative maintenance on cooling towers, chillers, boilers, pumps, valves, and air compressors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The University of Houston seeks a Facilities Operator to maintain and operate the campus high‑pressure boilers and steam lines. You will start and stop plant equipment, monitor control systems, and adjust operations to meet defined parameters.

Pursuant to GA-48, this role involves security clearance considerations and background checks. Education may substitute for experience, and the department values safety, reliability, and adherence to procedures.