Power Plant Operator — Rotating 12-Hour Shift

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oiler at Yale University's Central Power Plant coordinates operation and inspection of high pressure boilers, gas turbines, diesel generators, steam turbines, chillers and related systems to ensure safe, efficient power generation. The role requires following written instructions and maintaining accurate records.

Rotating 12-hour shifts and compliance with safety standards are essential, with four years of power plant operation experience and necessary licenses (OE2, driver’s license, OSHA

Qualifications

• Must have at least four (4) years of power plant operation.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the Watch Engineer in the operation and inspection of high pressure boilers, gas turbines, diesel generators, steam turbines, chillers, and related systems.
• Maintains plant operation computer-based records, interprets results, and initiates actions after notifying the watch engineer.
• Reads all gauges and meters, notifies the watch engineer when readings deviate from normal, and takes corrective measures.
• Coordinates with the watch engineer and starts or secures all major and auxiliary equipment, adjusts operating controls for efficiency.

Job description

The Oiler at Yale University's Central Power Plant coordinates operation and inspection of high pressure boilers, gas turbines, diesel generators, steam turbines, chillers and related systems to ensure safe, efficient power generation. The role requires following written instructions and maintaining accurate records.

Rotating 12-hour shifts and compliance with safety standards are essential, with four years of power plant operation experience and necessary licenses (OE2, driver’s license, OSHA