Power Plant Operator: 24/7 Boiler & Chiller Ops

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 34,040 - 49,345; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, operates the Applegate Energy Center on a 24/7 schedule. The Power Plant Specialist will monitor and operate steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, and medium-voltage electrical distributions, under supervision, ensuring safe and efficient plant operation.

Responsibilities include water chemistry, start/stop procedures, routine maintenance, and adherence to OSHA and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience: One (1) year of experience with boilers, chillers, or water chemical treatment.
• Work Experience: Experience with pneumatic/electrical controls.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate equipment essential to normal and emergency operations of the power plant, using Delta V Distributed Control System.
• Maintain all system parameters through a combination of automated and manual controls.
• Identify and troubleshoot systems, equipment, and machinery malfunctions, working with senior plant operators to correct issues.

Skills

Boilers

Chillers

DeltaV DCS

Pneumatic controls

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, operates the Applegate Energy Center on a 24/7 schedule. The Power Plant Specialist will monitor and operate steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, and medium-voltage electrical distributions, under supervision, ensuring safe and efficient plant operation.

Responsibilities include water chemistry, start/stop procedures, routine maintenance, and adherence to OSHA and safety policies.