Plant Operator II: 24/7 Chilled Water & Steam Ops

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 50,030 - 50,778; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University Facilities Services is seeking a skilled Plant Operator to monitor and control electrical power, chilled water, and steam in campus plants. You will use terminals to operate equipment, maintain logs, and support automated operation while adhering to safety and energy efficiency standards.

The role requires knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, experience with INSIGHT, DESIGO, IoT, and BACnet, and the ability to troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic issues.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of intermediate theory and practice of electro-mechanical equipment for operation, computer automation software including INSIGHT , DESIGO , IoT, and BACnet protocols.
• Ability to analyze and identify equipment problems and troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic system issues.
• Experience using computer programs such as MS Office.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills.
• Knowledge of the manual and computerized maintenance and operation of chillers, chilled water production, steam boilers, heat exchangers, steam production and feed water systems.
• Ability to obtain certification for operating forklifts, genie booms, and scissor lifts through university training.

Responsibilities

• Use computer terminals to monitor, control and command equipment in all thermal plants.
• Lead Plant Operator I to physically ensure all equipment is available and prepared to start / stop and to support automated operation of equipment.
• Prepare and complete log sheets, update daily logs and monthly reports for chill water, steam production and water consumption.
• Watch, test, and troubleshoot chemical stations and monitor water chemical levels for equipment protection and energy efficiency.
• Operate, inspect, report, clean, paint, repair, and maintain electromechanical equipment in all campus plants.
• Serve as the point of contact for the University Contact Center and direct business and after-hour phone calls to proper shops for assistance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electro-mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Automation systems

Tools

INSIGHT

DESIGO

IoT

BACnet

Job description

Texas State University Facilities Services is seeking a skilled Plant Operator to monitor and control electrical power, chilled water, and steam in campus plants. You will use terminals to operate equipment, maintain logs, and support automated operation while adhering to safety and energy efficiency standards.

The role requires knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, experience with INSIGHT, DESIGO, IoT, and BACnet, and the ability to troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic issues.