Power Plant Operator & Maintenance Tech

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Power Plant Specialist to operate and maintain the Applegate Energy Center's equipment. The role supports continuous 24/7 utility services and requires understanding boiler and chilled water systems, plus electrical distribution.

You will work under senior operators to resolve issues, perform routine water chemistry tasks, and ensure safe, compliant plant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience with boilers, chillers, or water chemical treatment.
• 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.
• Perform routine water testing and maintain proper chemical treatment parameters.
• Perform start-up and shutdown of operating equipment.
• Operate and monitor multiple 40,000 lb.+ steam generating boilers.
• Operate and monitor multiple 1,250-ton centrifugal chillers.
• Monitor and operate medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, including 13.8-kV switchgear and associated protective equipment.
• Operate emergency power generators through both automated and manual methods.
• Perform maintenance and repair boiler/chiller associated equipment, pumps, fans, primary/secondary electrical control systems, and pneumatic valves.
• Maintain and operate domestic water softener system.
• Maintain daily plant records and log relevant shift activities.
• Follow all OSHA, KUMC, and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before maintenance activities.
• Recognize and report unsafe conditions.
• Participate in emergency response and plant safety drills.

Skills

Power plant operations

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Delta V DCS

HVAC control systems

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Power Plant Specialist to operate and maintain the Applegate Energy Center's equipment. The role supports continuous 24/7 utility services and requires understanding boiler and chilled water systems, plus electrical distribution.

You will work under senior operators to resolve issues, perform routine water chemistry tasks, and ensure safe, compliant plant operations.