HEAT PLANT SPECIALIST 3

State of Nevada (NV); Ely (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking two Heat Plant Specialist 3s for Ely State Prison. You will supervise inmate workers, monitor a computerized energy management system, adjust combustion and safety controls, and perform preventive maintenance on boilers and related equipment.

The role requires completing an apprenticeship or equivalent experience, with responsibilities that include maintaining logs, handling emergencies, and coordinating maintenance activities with the Facility

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized heat plant apprenticeship program.
• One year of journey level experience as a heat plant specialist.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• One year of experience as a Heat Plant Specialist II in Nevada State service.

Responsibilities

• Check system functions by monitoring and adjusting a computerized energy management system and controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance on boilers and related equipment.
• Maintain logs and respond to emergencies.
• Work with inmate workers in supervisory roles.
• Prepare budget requests for maintenance and equipment replacement.

Skills

Heat plant operation

Emergency power generators

Reading gauges

Education

Heat plant apprenticeship

Journey level experience

Tools

Hand and power tools

Test instruments

Welding and plumbing skills

Job description

The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking to fill two Heat Plant Specialist 3 positions at Ely State Prison. The incumbents will work under the direct supervision of the Facility Supervisor 2. They will be responsible for checking system functions; monitoring and /or adjusting a computerized energy managements system; adjust combustion and safety controls; adjust press and temperature gauges; take water samples and analyze chemical properties of feed water; prevent water deposits and sludge build-up. They will also be doing preventative maintenance, system maintenance, keeping system logs and be required to respond to emergencies. Incumbents will be working directly with inmate workers in a supervisory role.

Heat Plant Specialists operate, adjust, monitor, maintain, clean and repair high and/or low pressure boilers and hot water heat generating equipment, auxiliary equipment such as fuel and combustion systems, compressors, pumps, steam lines, steam traps, heat exchangers, water lines, controls, gauges, and emergency power generators.

Completion of a recognized heat plant apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience as a heat plant specialist; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Heat Plant Specialist II in Nevada State service.

Check system functions by monitoring and/or adjusting a computerized energy management system, combustion and safety controls, and pressure and temperature gauges to ensure safe and efficient operation of heat plant equipment; take water samples; analyze chemical properties of feed water; add chemicals and blow down water level controls as needed to prevent deposit and sludge buildup.

Perform preventive maintenance by lubricating motors and fans, replacing drive belts and cleaning equipment and surrounding areas to promote safety and maximum efficiency of equipment.

Perform seasonal overhauls and inspection preparation of heat plant and heat distribution systems by dismantling and cleaning boilers, repairing or replacing refractories, repacking valves, repairing pumps and seals, and checking and calibrating controls according to agency policies and regulatory requirements.

Install, retrofit and fabricate new equipment and components utilizing electrical, welding and plumbing skills in order to update the system or replace worn parts.

Maintain records of system operating conditions, maintenance performed and equipment malfunctions in accordance with agency policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Prepare budget requests for maintenance and equipment replacement.

Respond to emergencies such as utility or system failures as required.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform all of the duties described in the series concept and either: 1) in a correctional environment, function as a lead-worker for inmate crews on a regular and recurring basis, document inmate performance through completion of periodic performance reports, and are responsible for implementing security procedures which include securing the work area from unauthorized inmates and accountability for assigned inmates, staff, tools, and equipment; or 2) serve as a lead-worker for skilled Heat Plant Specialist II’s by assigning and reviewing work and providing training and input to work performance evaluations; or 3) supervise semi-skilled and/or unskilled staff to include providing orientation and training, assigning, reviewing work, and conducting performance evaluations.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of:

• heat distribution equipment and emergency power generators.

Ability to:

• prepare reports and keep accurate records;
• estimate material, maintain inventories and make budget projections;
• estimate material and labor needed to complete a job;
• determine annual inventory and maintenance needs relative to boiler operation.

Skill in:

• the use of hand and power tools and test instruments used to maintain, troubleshoot and repair heat plant equipment.