Day-Shift Utilities Plant Operator – Advanced

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking an Advanced Utilities Plant Operator for the dayshift at the Raleigh campus. You will operate and monitor complex utility systems providing electricity, heating, and cooling to classrooms, labs, residence halls, and facilities across campus.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience, with additional priority given to candidates with cogeneration, steam, and chilled water production experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with minimum 1 year related experience required.
• Experience with combustion gas turbines/cogeneration is preferred.
• Experience in steam production and chilled water production is required.
• Valid driver’s license and NC license within 60 days of hire are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain steam boilers, chillers, cogeneration equipment, and auxiliary systems.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of steam, hot water, and chilled water systems.
• Perform real-time monitoring and adjust operations to meet emissions, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect and maintain plant equipment including fuel gas compressors, pumps, filters, and cooling towers.
• Support operation of the Cates Cogeneration Facility for campus electricity and steam.

Skills

Cogeneration experience

Steam production

Chilled water production

Central plant operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Combustion gas turbines

Gas/oil fired boilers

Chillers and distribution systems

Job description

North Carolina State University is seeking an Advanced Utilities Plant Operator for the dayshift at the Raleigh campus. You will operate and monitor complex utility systems providing electricity, heating, and cooling to classrooms, labs, residence halls, and facilities across campus.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience, with additional priority given to candidates with cogeneration, steam, and chilled water production experience.