Heating Plant Operator – 24/7 Critical Power

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks a Heating Plant Operator in Hanover, NH, to manage heating steam, electrical generation, and turbine auxiliaries in a 24/7 facility. The role requires oversight of plant equipment, energy management alarms, and after-hours support for campus operations.

Candidates should have strong boiler operation experience, proficiency with control systems, and the ability to work shift hours, including overtime as needed. Health and safety training is essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant power plant maintenance and boiler operations experience; or post-secondary technical school degree in power plant operation.
• Ability to pass an annual hearing test and participate in a hearing conservation program.
• High school graduate or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Starts, stops and operates equipment according to proper procedures and safety guidelines.
• Monitors overall plant operation using the Bailey Distributed Control System, local gauges and panel meters.
• Ensures facility compliance with operating permits , facility emissions limits and operating procedures.
• Responds to after-hours telephone requests for assistance from members of the College community.
• Monitors and reports problems associated with the campus energy management computer and report fire alarms through the digitize system.
• Maintains a regular cleaning station as assigned and performs basic maintenance tasks; e.g., replacing status indicating lights.
• Maintains turbine room log and makes event entries in station log book.
• Records all relay trips during electrical outages for review by supervisory personnel.
• Routinely inspects equipment and writes work orders for items needing repair.

Skills

Power plant maintenance

Boiler operations

Electrical distribution systems

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Bailey DCS familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Power plant operation technical training

Tools

Bailey DCS

Job description

Dartmouth College seeks a Heating Plant Operator in Hanover, NH, to manage heating steam, electrical generation, and turbine auxiliaries in a 24/7 facility. The role requires oversight of plant equipment, energy management alarms, and after-hours support for campus operations.

Candidates should have strong boiler operation experience, proficiency with control systems, and the ability to work shift hours, including overtime as needed. Health and safety training is essential.