Lead Plant Operator, Thermal Systems (24/7 Shifts)

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, seeks a Head Operator to maintain campus plant and building systems, ensuring continuous operation of chilled water, steam, and other utilities. You will monitor automation, respond to alarms, and supervise Plant Operator I/II staff.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with building automation (Siemens Insight/Desigo), BACnet, and energy conservation strategies, plus proficiency with Excel and Visio for reporting.

Qualifications

• Familiar with building automation and controls software, including Siemens Insight/Desigo, IoT systems, and BACnet protocols for automated thermal plant operations.
• Understanding of energy conservation technologies, strategies, and emerging global best practices that improve thermal plant efficiency.
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Visio, AIM software, and electronic log sheets to prepare daily and monthly reports for chilled water, steam production, and water consumption.
• Experienced in the manual and automated operation, monitoring, control, and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical equipment and building/thermal plant systems via computer terminals.
• Trained in water testing protocols for cooling towers, chillers, boilers, and water heaters, including troubleshooting chemical station operations.
• Must be able to obtain certification to operate a forklift, genie boom, and scissor lift through the university's training program.

Responsabilités

• Use computer terminals to schedule, monitor, control, and troubleshoot all automated plant and building equipment.
• Watch, test, and troubleshoot chemical stations and monitor water chemical levels for equipment protection and energy efficiency.
• Perform as the point of contact for the University ContactCenter and direct business and after-hour phone calls to proper shops for assistance.
• Prepare and complete log sheets, update daily logs and monthly reports for chill water, steam production and water consumption.
• Lead Plant Operator I and II's to physically ensure all equipment is available and prepared to start and stop and to support automated operation of equipment.
• Provide training for new employees on manual and automated operations and update existing plant operators I and II.
• Receive training in the supervisor and manager duties and responsibilities.
• Respond to alarms as first responder, notify the proper personnel and repair shops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Building automation

Energy conservation

MS Excel

MS Visio

Electronic log sheets

Thermal plant operation

Forklift certification

Outils

Siemens Insight/Desigo

IoT systems

BACnet protocols

AIM software

Description du poste

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, seeks a Head Operator to maintain campus plant and building systems, ensuring continuous operation of chilled water, steam, and other utilities. You will monitor automation, respond to alarms, and supervise Plant Operator I/II staff.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with building automation (Siemens Insight/Desigo), BACnet, and energy conservation strategies, plus proficiency with Excel and Visio for reporting.