Senior Power Plant Technician

Tulane group; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Power Plant Technician at Tulane University is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and repairing building systems and equipment, including HVAC, boilers and pumps, to ensure reliable operation across campus facilities.

The role also leads shifts in the absence of the Chief Operating Engineer, supervises crew as assigned, emphasizes safety, keeps detailed logs, and responds to emergencies outside regular hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Certification in advanced HVAC or mechanical systems.
• Valid Class 2 Refrigeration license or higher.
• Universal Refrigerant EPA Certification.
• Familiarity with building management systems (BMS).

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, and related equipment.
• Ability to lead and supervise shifts in the absence of the Chief Operating Engineer.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations related to engineering operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Proficiency in maintaining detailed logs and records of operations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including responding to emergencies outside regular shifts.

Skills

Leadership experience

HVAC certification

Class 2 Refrigeration license

EPA Universal Refrigerant

BMS familiarity

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Power Plant Technician is responsible for performing all duties associated with a stationary/operating engineer, including monitoring, maintaining, and repairing building systems and equipment. In addition, this position leads shifts in the absence of the Chief Operating Engineer and performs supervisory duties as applicable or assigned.

Job Description

The Senior Power Plant Technician is responsible for performing all duties associated with a stationary/operating engineer, including monitoring, maintaining, and repairing building systems and equipment. In addition, this position leads shifts in the absence of the Chief Operating Engineer and performs supervisory duties as applicable or assigned.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, and related equipment.
• Ability to lead and supervise shifts in the absence of the Chief Operating Engineer.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations related to engineering operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Proficiency in maintaining detailed logs and records of operations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including responding to emergencies outside regular shifts.

Special Required Ability for Incumbents Who Have Contact or Exposure to Animals or Animal Tissues:

Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University’s Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis.

Required Background Check, Physical, and Drug Screening for Incumbents Who Have Contact or Exposure to Animals or Animal Tissues:

Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Certification in advanced HVAC or mechanical systems.
• Valid Class 2 Refrigeration license or higher
• Universal Refrigerant EPA Certification
• Familiarity with building management systems (BMS)

About Us

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