Sr Power Plant Operator-Boiler Maintenance

University of Tennessee, Knoxville   Memphis, TN   Full-time     Maintenance
Posted on April 11, 2024
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JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Senior Power Plant Operator tests and maintains all treated water systems, and operates the high-pressure boiler, power plant, and cooling plant for the Health Science Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Operates heating and cooling plant equipment that includes boilers that generate pressure in excess of 15 PSI and centrifugal chillers ranging in size up to 1500 tons.
  2. Logs entries daily as to the functions of the equipment daily check sheet.
  3. Repairs equipment as necessary.
  4. Performs routine maintenance tasks associated with the boilers and chillers, including the sump pumps, fan, and cooling tower repairs.
  5. Performs daily water sample readings from the condensate, condenser, and chill water loops.
  6. Generates and maintains electronic and paper records.
  7. Orders parts through the supervisor.
  8. Cleans and maintains all mechanical rooms that houses a boiler.
  9. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience assisting in the operation of high-pressure boilers in excess of 15 PSI, operating boilers greater than 5HP and monitor refrigeration equipment greater than 40 tons.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
  • Candidate must have Shelby County Third Class Steam operating license.
  • Candidate must have Shelby County First Class Steam operating license OR obtain within one year. Must have valid Driver’s License. (A Shelby County First Class Refrigeration operating license is preferred.)(COPY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Memphis , TN