Plant Operator

THE POSITION

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your experience working with utility plant systems and equipment? Selinsgrove Center, a division of the Department of Human Services (DHS), is seeking a Utility Plant Operator 2 to serve as a shift leader in our power plant. This role involves managing plant operations, making important decisions about operational procedures, and identifying required repairs, all in accordance with established standards and emergency protocols. Launch your journey in public service by supporting our 24/7 operations at Selinsgrove Center

Selinsgrove Center is located in a nice, rural location just outside the borough of Selinsgrove, only a couple minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools, and Susquehanna University.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Utility Plant Operator 2, your primary responsibilities include overseeing employees and plant operations such as maintaining a continuous steam generation at the required pressure while adhering to safe operating practices. Work includes taking and testing water samples from boilers, softeners, return lines, and other related equipment as well as adjusting chemicals and recording water readings daily. Additional responsibilities include:

• Documenting accurate shift records and any repairs or unusual incidents at the end of each shift
• Performing cleaning, painting, and preventive maintenance throughout the plant
• Completing repairs and adjustments to pumps, fans, air compressors and related piping, wiring, and controls
• Maintaining gas, oil, steam, water, and related systems
  

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule includes holidays and weekends with rotating off days.
• Overtime and travel required
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 1 (commonwealth title); or
• One year of semi-skilled work experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes six months of semi-skilled work experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment.
  

Special Requirements:

• You must possess an active Class C motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans‘ Preference tab or contact us at .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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