Power Plant Operator

Central Power Plant

Search 1595 - Posted December 3, 2023

Emporia State University is seeking applicants for a Power Plant Operator position with our Physical Plant team located in Emporia, KS. As a Power Plant Operator, you will perform routine maintenance on various powerhouse systems, monitor automation control systems regulating building heating and cooling, operate high pressure steam boilers, and analyze discharge water tests. This position earns 18.00 per hour + .30 per hour shift differential. 

If you . . .

• Take pride in the work that you do
• Are a self-starter
• Have been recognized for delivering great customer service
• ...then put your skills and abilities to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, university environment.
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine lubrication, cleaning, and rebuilding powerhouse instrument piping for steam, oil, water, air, and gas lines
• Record daily boiler logbook, record daily usage of steam, fuel oil and natural gas
• Monitor the campus building automation controls (STAEFA) that regulates heating and cooling
• Maintain high pressure boilers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED
• At least one year of experience in a power plant or similar environment
• Relevant safety training is required

Physical requirements: 

• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently
• Standing or walking for 7 or more hours per shift
• Movements that require manual dexterity, trunk strength, wrist-finger movement, twisting, bending, pushing, and pulling.
  

COMPENSATION:

• Salary:18.00 per hour + .30 per hour shift differential.  .
• Emporia State University offers a generous benefit package. Find out more about our health benefits, retirement options, paid time off, dependent and spouse tuition waiver program, and many other benefits at this link.

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least five professional references here.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.