Power Plant Operator — Campus Utilities Pro (24/7)

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Power Plant Operator to operate and monitor the Wade Utility Plant equipment, ensuring continuous and safe campus utilities. You will work as part of a team and handle boilers, pumps, turbines, and control systems while maintaining water chemistry and process data.

The role requires flexibility for various shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and callbacks as part of a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE required.
• One year of operation experience with industrial equipment preferred.
• Basic math, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to pass departmental Training Skills Inventory within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor power plant equipment including boilers, pumps, turbines, compressors and fans.
• Analyze operational data to support plant efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain water chemistry standards and monitor treatment systems.
• Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure 24/7 safe, reliable operation.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Training readiness

Lifting ability 25–50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or HSE

Tools

Word processing

Excel

Job description

Purdue University is seeking a Power Plant Operator to operate and monitor the Wade Utility Plant equipment, ensuring continuous and safe campus utilities. You will work as part of a team and handle boilers, pumps, turbines, and control systems while maintaining water chemistry and process data.

The role requires flexibility for various shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and callbacks as part of a 24/7 operation.