Utility Operator II

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE is hiring a Utility Operator I responsible for the safe, efficient operation of all equipment in the utility plant and distribution system serving the UNMC campus. You will start, operate, and shut down boilers, chillers, and generators from a central control room and oversee the 13.8 KV and 5KV distribution network.

You will train the Utility Operator I, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure reliable plant operation.

Qualifications

• Requires high school education or equivalent.
• Two years post high school education in a related vocational/technical trade program or related experience.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and related equipment; knowledge of industrial plant chilled water, steam, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Start, operate, and shut down boilers and auxiliaries, chillers and auxiliaries, generators and auxiliaries from a central control room.
• Monitor and operate the 13.8 KV and 5KV electrical distribution system serving the campus.
• Direct activities and provide training to the Utility Operator I.
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance as assigned.

Skills

Boiler operation

Blueprint reading

Industrial control systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School or equivalent

Two years post high school vocational/technical training

Related education/training

Tools

Industrial control systems

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_15044

Department

Department FMP-Utilities 50000772

Business Unit

Business Unit Business & Finance

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and proper operation of all equipment associated with utility plant and distribution system serving the UNMC /Neb Med campus.

Starts, operates, and shuts down boilers and their auxiliaries, chillers and their auxiliaries, generators and their auxiliaries, and all other necessary plant equipment from a central control room.

Responsible for the operation and monitoring of the 13.8 KV and 5KV electrical distribution system serving the UNMC /Neb Med campus.

Directs the activities and provides training to the Utility Operator I.

Performs preventative and routine maintenance as assigned.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

Required Education: High School education or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

(Will consider two years post high school education in a related vocational technical trade program/related experience)

Required Experience

Required Experience 2 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience in operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and related equipment to include fundamental knowledge of industrial plant chilled water, steam, and electrical systems

(Will consider two years post high school education in a related vocational technical trade program/related experience)

Required License

Required License Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
A valid City of Omaha 3rd, 2nd, or 1st Grade Stationary Engineer license

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Other Computer Applications: Demonstrated ability to operate industrial or commercial control systems.

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings and layouts Demonstrated mechanical and operational aptitude

Preferred Education:

Preferred Education: Relevant coursework/specialized training

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Technical school, trade school, community college, apprenticeship program, and/or related education program.

Preferred Experience:

NA

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

NA

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications: NA

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience in operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and related equipment to include fundamental knowledge of industrial plant chilled water, steam, and electrical systems?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have experience in operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and related equipment to include fundamental knowledge of industrial plant chilled water, steam, and electrical systems, please elaborate. (If No, indicate NA)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid City of Omaha 3rd, 2nd or 1st Grade Stationary Engineer license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to operate industrial or commercial control systems?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

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