Power Plant Engineer 4

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Anamosa (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Anamosa State Penitentiary as a Power Plant Engineer 4, where your skills in operating and maintaining essential power plant equipment will transform lives. This role is not just a job; it's a calling to support the community by providing critical utility services. You will lead incarcerated individuals in hands-on operations, fostering an environment of respect and support. Your expertise in steam generating boilers and electrical systems will be invaluable as you contribute to creating safer communities. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in operation and maintenance of power generation equipment.
• Knowledge of fuel principles and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and operation of power plant equipment.
• Ensure utility service to the correctional facility.

Skills

Operation of steam generating boilers

Maintenance of electrical power generating equipment

Repair of centralized air-conditioning systems

Leadership skills

Education

30 semester hours in operation/maintenance of steam boilers

Vocational training in related fields

Tools

Electrical generation systems

Steam generation equipment

Auxiliary equipment for air-conditioning

Job description

A Position in the Iowa Department of Correction is more than a job.

It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Iowans in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls.

Join us at the Anamosa State Penitentiary as a Power Plant Engineer 4!

The Anamosa State Penitentiary is looking for a Power Plant Engineer 4 to add to their Power Plant. In this position, you would perform advanced journey level work and lead incarcerated individuals in the operations and maintenance of the equipment at the Power Plant that supplies utility service to the Correctional Facility.

The Power Plant is located outside of the Penitentiary.

The staff in the Power Plant are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the emergency electrical generation system, steam, water, and sewer systems in the Power Plant and two water wells.

In this position, it is beneficial to have knowledge of the principles and procedures of fuel and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam generating boilers, electrical generating turbines and generators, or centralized air-conditioners and auxiliary equipment.

At Anamosa Correctional Facility, in Anamosa Iowa, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Food Service, and other support areas.

Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals.

Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

Experience equal to four years of full-time work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam generating boilers, centralized air-conditioning or electrical power generating equipment and auxiliary systems; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours of accredited coursework in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers from a military school or a recognized trade or vocational school or an area college for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of one year; OR employees with current continuous experience in the state Executive Branch that includes experience equal to two years of full-time work as a Power Plant Engineer 3.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, certain employees in this class may be required to obtain a Fire Sprinkler Installer and Maintenance License in accordance with Chapter 100D, Iowa Code.

Designated positions in this class require applicants to obtain the required certification, license, and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.