Utility Plant Operations Technician

1 month ago


New Haven, United States Yale University Full time

Essential Duties

1. Coordinates with the Watch Engineer in the operation and inspection of high pressure boilers, gas turbines, diesel generators, steam turbines, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, fuel systems, all related auxiliary systems and control systems consistent with plant standard operating procedures.2. Maintains plant operation computer based records, interprets results, and initiates actions after notifying the watch engineer.3. Reads all gauges and meters, notifies the watch engineer when readings deviate from normal, and takes corrective measures.4. Coordinates with the watch engineer and starts or secures all major and auxiliary pieces of equipment, adjusts operating controls of the systems to achieve maximum operating efficiency while responding to changes in electric, steam and chilled water demands.5. Tests all water systems, interprets results, and determines the amount of treatment to be added to the water systems to maintain proper residuals. Insures the Watch Engineer is aware of any abnormal or unexpected chemistry conditions.6. Reads, understands, uses and updates technical manuals, shop drawings and blue prints.7. Uses tools and instruments of the trade as necessary to complete assigned maintenance tasks, coordinating work efforts with outside contractors as required.8. Locks and tags plant systems as requested by the Watch Engineer.9. Selects proper lubricants and lubricates machinery as required.10. Performs repairs and associated tests on boilers, steam and gas turbines, diesels, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, pumps, associated and auxiliary equipment. Inspects and repairs the steam, condensate, chilled water, city water and sewer systems throughout the outlying distribution system.11. Identifies needs for and maintains spare parts inventory and orders parts as required.12. Observes safety standards and practices, maintains overall cleanliness of the facility and work area.13. Trains new hires/transferees in all proper operations, safety standards and practices.14. Assists plant supervision in writing and editing plant operational procedures.15. Employees in this classification are subject to emergency call back procedures twenty-four hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of a facility.

Required Education and Experience

Four years of power plant operation. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.


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