Campus Utilities & Energy Operator

UO HR Website; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

University of Oregon seeks a Utilities and Energy campus-wide operator/dispatcher to safely operate steam, chilled-water, and electrical systems. The role includes monitoring BAS alarms, distributing electrical loads, and maintaining critical campus utilities while coordinating with CPFM and contractors.

The position requires apprenticeship-level training in boiler and turbine operation, strong safety practices, and the ability to work non-typical hours as essential personnel.

Qualifications

• Completed Boiler and Turbine Operator apprenticeship or equivalent education and experience, including knowledge of turbine generators, centrifugal absorption chillers, high‑pressure boilers, and related technical systems involving electrical, steam, and refrigeration.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate the UO steam plant and the chilled‑water plant to meet campus needs.
• Distribute the 12,470‑Volt electrical load and monitor BAS alarms across buildings.
• Assist in configuring the plant to island mode during external power loss and coordinate with CPFM and contractors as needed.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on power plant and building equipment.
• Monitor the utility distribution tunnel system and ensure safe, compliant operation.

Skills

Boiler operation

Turbine knowledge

Electrical systems

Chiller systems

BAS monitoring

Safety-conscious

Education

Boiler and Turbine Operator apprenticeship

Tools

FactoryTalk

Siemens

PME

Milestone Cameras

CMMS AiM

Job description

University of Oregon seeks a Utilities and Energy campus-wide operator/dispatcher to safely operate steam, chilled-water, and electrical systems. The role includes monitoring BAS alarms, distributing electrical loads, and maintaining critical campus utilities while coordinating with CPFM and contractors.

The position requires apprenticeship-level training in boiler and turbine operation, strong safety practices, and the ability to work non-typical hours as essential personnel.