Oiler

Yale University; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 48,216 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

Yale University is seeking a skilled Oiler to support power plant operations at its facility in New Haven. The role focuses on coordinating operation and inspection of boilers, turbines, chillers, and related systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant performance.

You will maintain records, monitor gauges, and adjust controls to meet fluctuating demand. Applicants should have at least four years in power plant operation, a CT OE2 license, and OSHA 10 certification.

Qualifications

• Must have at least four (4) years of power plant operation.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• State of CT OE2 license required.
• OSHA 10 certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operation and inspection of high pressure boilers, gas turbines, diesel generators, steam turbines, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, fuel systems, and related controls.
• Maintain plant operation records, interpret results, and notify the watch engineer of actions.
• Read gauges/meters, report deviations, and take corrective measures.
• Start/stop equipment and adjust controls to maximize operating efficiency amid changing power demand.
• Test water systems, determine chemical dosing, and monitor water quality and residuals.
• Read and update technical manuals, shop drawings, and blueprints; follow safety standards.
• Train new hires on operations, safety, and procedures; assist in writing plant procedures.

Skills

Power plant operations

Safety procedures

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CT OE2 license

Driver's license

OSHA 10 certificate

Job description

Hourly Range

$41.28

Overview

The Oiler provides essential services to the University's power plants by coordinating the operation and inspection of various power plant equipment. Responsibilities include performing system testing, overseeing general plant operations, maintaining accurate record‑keeping, and operating controls to achieve maximum operating efficiencies. The role requires following written instructions precisely and ensuring compliance with all relevant safety and operational standards.

Schedule

12 HR SHIFTS (4 DAYS ON, 4 DAYS OFF) 7A-7P;7P-7A

Date Last Bids Accepted

12/1/25 at 5:00 p.m.

Principal Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the Watch Engineer in the operation and inspection of high pressure boilers, gas turbines, diesel generators, steam turbines, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, fuel systems, all related auxiliary systems and control systems consistent with plant standard operating procedures.
• Maintains plant operation computer based records, interprets results, and initiates actions after notifying the watch engineer.
• Reads all gauges and meters, notifies the watch engineer when readings deviate from normal, and takes corrective measures.
• Coordinates with the watch engineer and starts or secures all major and auxiliary pieces of equipment, adjusts operating controls of the systems to achieve maximum operating efficiency while responding to changes in electric, steam and chilled water demands.
• Tests all water systems, interprets results, and determines the amount of treatment to be added to the water systems to maintain proper residuals. Insures the Watch Engineer is aware of any abnormal or unexpected chemistry conditions.
• Reads, understands, uses and updates technical manuals, shop drawings and blueprints.
• Uses small tools and instruments.
• Locks and tags plant systems as requested by the Watch Engineer.
• Selects proper lubricants and lubricates machinery as required.
• Performs minor maintenance and touch‑up painting, maintains clean work area.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.
• Observes safety standards and practices.
• Trains new hires/transferees in all proper operations, safety standards and practices.
• Assists plant supervision in writing and editing plant operational procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Must have at least four (4) years of power plant operation.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• Candidates must have a State of CT OE2 license.
• Must hold valid Driver's License.
• OSHA 10 Certificate.

Physical Requirements

• Climb ladders in excess of twenty (20) feet (and may ride and work from mechanical lifts; if applicable). Walks on catwalks.
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and/or squatting.
• Occasional work on knees.
• Occasional overhead work.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Work in dusty and dirty areas.
• Work in extreme temperatures (indoors and out) in compliance with OSHA.
• Moves both arms and shoulders in full and extended motion as necessary while working with tools, equipment and materials.
• Moves, assembles, lifts, carries equipment, tools and materials of up to 50 lbs. without assistance. This includes from floor to chest height (the reverse is also true).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).