Corrections Utility Plant Operator — 24/7 Essential Operations

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Utility Plant Operator to ensure the reliable operation of boilers, pumps, generators, and environmental controls at the SCI Somerset facility. The role includes supervising inmate workers, monitoring equipment, and maintaining logs and reports for safe daily operations.

Qualified applicants will have at least three years of experience in steam or hot water plant operations, or an equivalent training combination, plus completion of basic

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in operating, maintaining or repairing a steam or hot water generating plant.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.
• Must complete basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boilers, pumps, generators, and environmental controls.
• Read gauges, monitor equipment, and record daily data.
• Perform boiler water testing and manage chemical inventories.
• Direct inmate workers and oversee attendance and wages.
• Manage housekeeping, hazardous materials, fueling, and temperature checks.
• Report concerns, complete paperwork, and maintain inventory.

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Utility Plant Operator to ensure the reliable operation of boilers, pumps, generators, and environmental controls at the SCI Somerset facility. The role includes supervising inmate workers, monitoring equipment, and maintaining logs and reports for safe daily operations.

Qualified applicants will have at least three years of experience in steam or hot water plant operations, or an equivalent training combination, plus completion of basic