Steam Plant OperatorCont Tch Trainee or Steam Plant OperatorCont Tch
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Position Title: Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee or Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch
Department: Plant Operations
Term of Assignment: continuing
Term End Date If Applicable:
FLSA Status: NonExempt overtime eligible
Work Schedule: 12 hour shifts; 5:30 am 5:30 pm or 5:30 pm 5:30 am.
One position is available and will be filled at the level consistent with the selected applicants experience.
Levels include: Steam Plant Operator/Cont Technician Trainee or Steam Plant Operator/Cont Technician.
Salary: Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee $22.67 starting/$23.81 working ; Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch $24.85 starting; $26.16 working
Travel: No travel
Brief Statement of Duties
Brief Statement of Duties:Perform skilled work in the operation maintenance and control of high pressure steam boilers turbine/generator sets and auxiliary equipment using both automated and manual controls for the mechanical pneumatic hydraulic chemical electrical and electronic equipment/systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: High School Graduation or Equivalent
Discipline/Degree Area:
Required Specialized Training/Certifications: Must hold current and valid motor vehicle operators license.
Required Minimum Work Experience: Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee:
One or more of the following: (a) two years of experience in the operation of a high pressure boiler; (b) a
low pressure boiler operators registration and one year of experience in the operation of a low pressure
boiler; and/or (c) one year of either a qualified training program a qualified technical education program
such as Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or an approved apprenticeship program.
Must apply for thirdclass stationary engineer registration and pass the examination within two months of
becoming eligible to take the test.
Must pursue and obtain a secondclass stationary engineer registration within three months of becoming
eligible to take the test to move into Steam Plant Operator position.
Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch:
Four years of experience in operation and maintenance of high pressure steam boilers or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Knowledge Skills Abilities or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:
Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee:
KNOWLEDGE:
General knowledge of materials methods and tools needed for maintenance related repairs.
SKILLS:
Ability to learn equipment operation monitoring troubleshooting calibration maintenance repair.
Excellent critical thinking skills and good judgment; observant and able to effectively analyze situations
and solve problems.
Read and work from drawings diagrams and sketches.
ATTRIBUTES:
May be required to successfully complete oral written or performance tests or attend offsite trainings.
Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch:
KNOWLEDGE:
Working knowledge of boiler instrumentation and controls as related to operation troubleshooting and
calibration.
Working knowledge of relevant system installations including but not limited to automatic electronic
boiler control systems with ability to operate troubleshoot and maintain the systems.
Working knowledge of materials methods and tools involved in operation and maintenance of boilers
fuel handling ash handling turbines/generators and ancillary equipment.
Working knowledge of relevant combined heat plant systems operations including electronics and
electricity.
Working knowledge of computer applications i.e. word processing spreadsheets email internet webbased programs.
SKILLS:
Equipment operation monitoring troubleshooting maintenance and repair.
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively deal with a broad variety of people and
prepare quality correspondence. Demonstrated ability to follow and/or interpret written and oral
directions.
Excellent critical thinking skills and good judgment; observant and able to effectively analyze situations
and solve problems. Independent decision making abilities.
Effective interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and project a
positive image.
Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize plan work and handle multiple tasks.
Excellent customer service skills.
Read and work from blueprints diagrams and sketches.
Ability to work under pressure situations.
ATTRIBUTES:
May be required to successfully complete oral written or performance tests.
Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee and Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch:
KNOWLEDGE:
Working knowledge of computer applications i.e. word processing spreadsheets email internet webbased programs.
SKILLS:
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively deal with a broad variety of people and
prepare quality correspondence. Demonstrated ability to follow and/or interpret written and oral
directions.
Effective interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and project a
positive image.
Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize plan work and handle multiple tasks.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work under pressure situations.
ATTRIBUTES:
Physically capable to perform all of the duties and responsibilities of the position with or without
reasonable accommodations.
Must have mechanical aptitude to accomplish assigned duties.
Conscientious and selfmotivated.
High standards of self and others.
Collegial and congenial; works wall with others is a team player.
Reliable.
Resourceful.
Remains calm in stressful situations.
Polite courteous tactful and helpful in dealing with the public and members of the University community.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
Experience operating and maintaining wood chipfired boilers wood chip fuel handling systems (including hydraulics) ash handling systems and steam turbine/generators.
Power plant technology degree and/or completion of a steam plant apprenticeship program.
Experience leading directing and training trades employees.
Experience in the plumbing steam fitting or electrical trades including basic knowledge of pumps compressors pneumatics and electricity.
Demonstrated selfinitiative associated with the willingness to improve personal skills and keep abreast of current technology.
Boiler Operator License or equivalent.
Associates Degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Systems or a related field.
Other
Special Instructions to Applicants:Submit application cover letter resume and reference list.
Contact Information: Brenda Bickler Employment Specialist
NMU is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
