Plant OperatorLd
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Job Description
PositionTitle: Plant OperatorLd
Employee Classification: Plant OperatorLd
College/Division: Facilities and Services
Department: 500680FS CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT
Internal or External Search:External Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $21.11
Appointment Fulltime Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or NonExempt: NonExempt
Summary: Join our team as a Lead Plant Operator! Manage highpressure boilers turbines and chillers lead a team and ensure smooth operations. Perform maintenance water testing and more. Apply now for this handson rewarding role!
Classification Summary:
Operates high pressure boilers refrigeration units gas turbines electrical production and potable water systems. Performs standard water analysis and chemical treatment of operating systems. Leads assigned staff in operation and preventative maintenance in the absence of the supervisor.May be required to work occasional 16hour shifts as scheduled or as otherwise required.
Classification Standard Duties:
Operates cleans and performs preventative maintenance on rotating and stationary equipment to include high pressure boilers gas turbines industrial chillers and auxiliary equipment. Controls the generation of steam chilled water electricity and compressed air through the use of programmable logic controllers or desktop computer based controls. Operates controls and adjusts machinery to generate electric power; monitors control and switchboard gauges to determine if electrical power distribution meets specifications. Operates cleans and performs preventative maintenance on various kinds of refrigeration units to include absorption centrifugal and heat exchangers. Assists with special projects. Tests boiler water condensate feedwater and cooling tower water samples; adds appropriate chemical treatment to boiling and cooling waters to maintain correct levels of phosphate alkalinity and total dissolved solids to protect equipment from internal corrosion and damage. Continuously monitors various gauges and automatic recording devices at specified times to assess operating conditions; records operational data to include equipment temperatures pressures hours of operation fuel consumption water levels water consumption and electrical production and usage. Tests operates and performs preventative maintenance on emergency generators; logs results.Examines machinery or mechanical equipment and identifies reason for malfunction; performs minor maintenance repairs to bring unit back on line. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Leads and assists in the training of Utilities Plant Technicians. Maintains records of technical information for the purpose of preventative maintenance; uses and supports a computerized maintenance management system. Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
Required Education:High School diploma or GED certificate.; Required Experience:Eight 8 years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Completion of a postsecondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.; Required Certification/License:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of high pressure boilers chilled water production units compressors turbines generating units and potable water systems. Knowledge of pressure testing on piping and pressure vessels. Knowledge of computerized maintenance management principles as related to supplies equipment and/or services ordering and inventory control. Knowledge of mechanical equipment plumbing utilities distribution systems controls and/or HVAC systems including maintenance and troubleshooting. Knowledge of pressure testing on piping and pressure vessels.; SKILLS:Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Organizing and coordinating skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards. Ability to lead assigned staff including prioritizing and scheduling work assignments. Ability to operate and maintain utility plant equipment. Ability to work in elevated locations up to 75 feet. Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade. Ability to monitor operating conditions by reading meters gauges and automatic recording devices. Ability to test systems and/or operations in compliance with published standards. Ability to provide onthejob and technical guidance and training to staff. Ability to read understand follow and enforce safety procedures. Ability to enter boiler steam drums water drums fireboxes and dearating feed tanks. Ability to test boiler and cooling waters to ensure compliance with set standards. Ability to discern colors for colorimetric testing of water samples and/or reading of colorcoded plan instrumentation. Ability to test systems and log results. Ability to perform inspections and make necessary adjustments to conform to job specifications.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Operates high pressure boilers refrigeration units gas turbines electrical production and potable water systems. Performs standard water analysis and chemical treatment of operating systems. Leads assigned staff in operation and preventative maintenance in the absence of the supervisor. May be required to work occasional 16hour shifts as scheduled or as otherwise required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Certifications/License Receipt of valid New Mexico B01/B02 boiler operators license within nine 9 months of hire date. Possess a valid New Mexico drivers
Department Contact: Victor Palafox
Contingent Upon Funding:Contingent upon funding
Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule:Shift: Other Shift
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:12 am 8 am
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.
Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
