Job Abstract

Under general supervision, monitors, and inspects equipment. Operates the steam and chilled water plant by adjusting and controlling steam and chilled water, performing water tests, and analysis.

Duties:

• Monitors and inspects equipment to detect leaks or malfunctions and ensures the equipment is operating efficiently and safely
• Performs maintenance on complex equipment
• Determines causes of operating errors, determines what type of maintenance is needed, and discuss with the supervisor before performing maintenance on the equipment
• Operates the steam and chilled water plant generation equipment including boilers, chillers, and cooling towers
• Adjusts and controls the generation of steam and chilled water to ensure maximum efficiency of plant operations
• Observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters, and charts to ensure the boilers are operating properly
• Tests boiler water quality and takes any corrective action, including but not limited to mixing and adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits
• Analyzes more complex problems and takes appropriate action to ensure the continuous operation of equipment and systems
• Maintains logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including but not limited to test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work
• May train other employees in plant operations and safety procedures
• Keeps the plant operational when the University is closed or in case of steam and chill plant emergencies
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of any site support position to include assisting any skilled trade

• State of Oklahoma Class II Boilers License or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date

• Knowledge of water analysis and chemical treatments
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures
• Detail-oriented particularly when watching gauges and other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly
• Ability to give full attention and understand complex written and verbal instructions
• Ability to troubleshoot to determine the cause of complex operating errors and discusses with supervisor
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify solutions or approaches to complex problems
• Ability to use hand and power tools, control panels and switches