CEP Senior Plant Operator
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The Energy and Sustainability Utilities department operates the University energy infrastructure system on a continuous 24 hour per day basis. Production facilities include a combined heat and power facility which provides steam and electricity to heat and power campus; a potable water filtration plant which provides all water for campus; a hydroelectric plant; two chilled water plants to provide campus cooling; and a university owned electric substation connected to the local utility. The Utilities department manages and maintains all distribution systems on campus including steam chilled water electricity potable water and waste water and administers energy management programs for campus buildings.
The Operations group within Utilities Production oversees the production of steam chilled water and electricity by operating the Central Energy Plant Lake Source Cooling Chilled Water Plant 3 and the Hydroelectric Plant.
While position responsibilities vary every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative collaborative open and welcoming; showing respect compassion and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Sr. Plant Operator:
Operate the Central Energy Plant and its associated equipment to produce and distribute steam chilled water and electricity for the Cornell campus. Monitor status and performance of all boilers heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) chillers turbines emergency generators pumps and associated auxiliary equipment to continually keep the utility plants operating in a safe reliable and efficient manner. Dispatch equipment as needed to maintain steam chilled water and electric loads on campus. Monitor equipment alarms and take appropriate corrective actions. Follow all plant procedures consistently and accurately. Record key operations in the log book. Provide direction to Boiler Operators as needed to keep the facility functioning properly. Note plant deficiencies and log work order requests in Maximo. Facilitate maintenance activities in the plant by shifting loads or testing equipment.
Write review and approve equipment and system lockouts. Write and review standard operating procedures. Review drawings and keep plant records up to date. Help to maintain plant cleanliness. Help train and advise operators at lower grades and collaborate with other Sr. Plant Operators to continually improve and expand plant knowledge. Maintain established qualifications proficiency in accordance with standards set by the Operations Manager.
Provide coverage for other shifts as required to ensure proper staffing at all times. Notify other operators when coverage is required.
Sr. Plant Operator Relief:
Perform all duties of the Sr. Plant Operator when working on shift. Cover the scheduled and unscheduled absences of Sr. Plant Operators assigned to shifts as required. When not assigned to shift coverage Sr. Plant Operator Reliefs are to assist the onshift Sr. Plant Operator and provide advice as needed. Reliefs are expected to prepare lockouts and lock out equipment write and review standard operating procedures assist with water treatment duties accept fuel chemical and equipment deliveries and maintain plant cleanliness.
Assist with maintenance in the plant when not performing operations duties. Maintenance duties include basic repairs to equipment adjustments lubrication routine PMs and cleaning. Sr. Plant Operator Reliefs are expected to do all maintenance work expected of a Grade 6 mechanic as well as assisting Sr. Mechanics in more complex tasks such as rigging equipment rebuilds and equipment renewal and installation.
This position is covered by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) bargaining unit. This is a Grade 8 15 years) position with an anticipated hourly rate of pay of $47.85.
We are a valuebased organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organizations values of truth respect excellence teamwork and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.
We require these qualifications:
Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity equity access inclusion and wellbeing.
Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity equity inclusion antiracism and wellbeing.
Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities genders ages and backgrounds.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students faculty staff and community members.
Demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback communicate honestly listen respect others learn from mistakes set high goals and achieve them overcome obstacles use time effectively set priorities and participate effectively on teams.
Highly motivated and exhibits innovation good judgment and reliability in the workplace.
High school diploma.
Valid US drivers license.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Experience and proficiency using computers and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and troubleshoot systems and equipment.
Dedication to providing safe reliable and efficient energy services (steam chilled water electricity).
Completion of the Sr. Plant Operator qualification program (level 3 qualifications).
You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:
Additional education; e.g. Associates Degree in technical field of equivalent experience preferred.
Previous experience as an operator in an industrial setting.
Previous experience maintaining equipment such as pumps valves chillers electrical equipment and instrumentation.
Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of the skills necessary to perform minor maintenance activities. This includes use of such things as hand tools wrenches etc.
Experience writing operating procedures and developing logsheets.
Experience training other operators.
** No visa sponsorship provided for this position. **
Rewards & Benefits:
Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits access to a plethora of wellness programs employee discounts with local and national retail brands health care options to choose from generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave health and personal leave 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Years Day) and superior retirement contributions.
Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an awardwinning workplace for our health wellbeing sustainability and diversity initiatives. For more information click here.
Application Procedure:
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University Job Title:
CHP Sr Plant Operator 8Job Family:
Intl Union Operating EngLevel:
008Pay Rate Type:
HourlyPay Range:
Refer to Union Pay Rates Link BelowRemote Option Availability:
OnsiteCompany:
Contact Name:
Erica ReniffJob Titles and Pay Ranges:
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Prior relevant work or industry experience
Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
Unique applicable skills
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
