Plant Operator II
Plant Operator II
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Job Description
Special Instructions to Applicants: In PDF form applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application.
About Rice
Boasting a 300acre treelined campus in Houston Texas Rice University is ranked among the nations top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6to1 undergraduate studenttofaculty ratio and a residential college system which supports students intellectually emotionally and culturally through social events intramural sports student plays lecture series courses and student government. Developing closeknit diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rices culture. They come through in how we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name RICE Responsibility Integrity Community and Excellence.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the lead operator Plant Operator II operates the Rice University central plants/utility infrastructure including all plant equipment remote equipment utility systems and monitors the campus Building Automation Systems (BAS) safely and efficiently. The Plant Operator II responds appropriately to problems and emergency situations that occur in the plants and on campus and is aware of activities performance and safety of all persons in and around the plants and tunnel system including other Rice employees and independent contractors. This is a 12hour night shift position from Wednesday through Sunday from 8 pm to 8 am.
Workplace Requirements
This position is exclusively onsite necessitating all duties to be performed in person at Rice University per the agreedupon fixed schedule. Per Rice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.
This is a fulltime position with benefits. The proposed salary is $23.41 $29.23 per hour commensurate based on qualifications and experience. *Nonexempt (hourly) positions underFLSA are eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Current City of Houston Second Grade Stationary Engineers license
- 3 years of experience operating and maintaining highpressure boilers
Skills:
- General knowledge of test and diagnostic equipment tools instrumentation and computerbased monitoring and control systems
- General computer aptitude
- Ability to read mechanical blueprints and electrical schematic diagrams associated with plant systems
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Ability to utilize hand tools and equipment in troubleshooting and repairs
Preferences
- Background with district energy control systems particularly those found on university campuses including combined heat and power turbines highpressure boilers and centrifugal chillers
- Knowledge of cogeneration and combined heat and power systems and boiler safety standards
- Cgrade (or better) State of Texas water license
- Valid Texas Drivers License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment) required with no more than three moving violations or atfault accidents within the past 36 months and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past 5 years
Essential Functions:
- Under the direction of the lead operator energizes secures adjusts and operates plant equipment including turbines chillers boilers pumps cooling tower fans air compressors generators etc. to respond to changes in campus load or to comply with planned scheduling and/or load management procedures.
- Continually monitors all aspects of plant and campus auxiliary equipment and operation.
- Under the direction of the lead operator makes necessary changes and adjustments to ensure safe and efficient plant operation via direct inspection monitoring systems and the assistance of others.
- Under the direction of the lead operator or supervisor performs general and preventative maintenance equipment repair and lubrication quality and chemical treatment monitoring for water and steam systems as necessary to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Thoroughly communicates with the lead operator to facilitate continuity of operations during regular shifts and shift changes. Maintains all operations and responsibilities until relieved by the next shift.
- Informs the lead operator of events and problems that may significantly affect plant or campus operations.
- Enters work orders and daily work time using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Additional Functions:
- Ability to solve problems under stressful/critical conditions.
- Performs general housekeeping in the plants to keep the spaces and equipment clean and accessible.
Working Conditions
- Must be able to lift loads no greater than 50 lbs.
- Must be able to climb stairs ladders scaffolding and work in confined areas with piping and wiring obstructions as needed to access equipment.
- Requires moderate to heavy physical activity including bending stooping climbing balancing standing and walking up to 8 hours per day.
- Occasionally required to enter utility tunnels and confined spaces.
Essential Personnel
This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in the position is expected to report to campus provide the essential services designated and work under the overall direction of the Emergency Management Team for the duration of a campus emergency.
Rice University HR Benefits: Mission and Values:Mission and Values Rice University
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Rice Universitys Disability Resource Center ator for support.
If you have any additional questions please email us at . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
Employment Type
Full-Time
