Cogeneration Plant Operator (24/7 On-Site)

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The UC Davis Health Central Plant Operator at the Sacramento campus monitors and operates a cogeneration and utility plant, including gas/steam turbines, boilers, chillers, and related systems. You will also oversee the Building Automation System across campus and remote locations, performing preventive maintenance to ensure reliable plant operation.

Responsibilities emphasize safe operation, adherence to shift schedules (days, swing, nights), and collaboration with PO&M and campus facilities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CA driver license may be required.
• Operation and maintenance experience with gas/steam turbines, boilers, or large industrial steam systems.
• Ability to perform critical thinking in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work dayshift, swing-shift, or nightshift on weekdays and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• 65% - OPERATIONS
• 25% - MAINTENANCE
• 5% - ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
• 5% - ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Skills

Gas Turbine

Steam Turbine

Boiler

Diesel Engine

Industrial Steam System

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

12 KV Switchgear

Water treatment

Job description

The UC Davis Health Central Plant Operator at the Sacramento campus monitors and operates a cogeneration and utility plant, including gas/steam turbines, boilers, chillers, and related systems. You will also oversee the Building Automation System across campus and remote locations, performing preventive maintenance to ensure reliable plant operation.

Responsibilities emphasize safe operation, adherence to shift schedules (days, swing, nights), and collaboration with PO&M and campus facilities to