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Colorado School Of Mines Utility Plant Operator I in Golden, Colorado
Utility Plant Operator I
Colorado School of Mines
Salary: $27.74 - $33.35 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: GLA - JR105944 - 12/24
Location: Golden, CO
Department Information
This announcement will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants will be referred as they apply. You are encouraged to apply early. Applicants who have already applied need not reapply. Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is an internationally preeminent teaching and research university dedicated to meeting the resource development needs of a rapidly evolving, technology-based society. Mines was selected by the Colorado State Legislature as the state's first "exemplary institution" of public higher education due to our "high degree of responsibility and capability with regard to academic and administrative functions."
Colorado's oldest public university, Mines is located in Golden, Colorado at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains, 13 miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder. MINES IS PROUD TO OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXTRAORDINARY TALENT. OUR PERKS INCLUDE: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays State pension plan (PERA) Parental Leave Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members Life and Disability Insurance Professional growth and training opportunities Access to technology and equipment Colorado State Employee Assistance Program Access to a world-class recreation center Interaction with an international population and cultural events
Description of Job
This position reports to the Utility Plant Operator II and provides steam for campus. It operates manually and through the boiler plant manager system, boilers, steam generators, water treatment equipment, air compressors, pumps and associated equipment for proper boiler plant operation and steam system distribution. It visually inspects and tests the operation of valves, meters, gauges, levels, tanks, traps and equipment noting malfunctions and making any needed repairs or adjustments. It logs readings, records and enters data, fills out Colorado Air Pollution Control Division Air Pollutant Emissions Notice (APEN) forms. Responds to corrective maintenanc
A. Utility Plant Operator
Independently operates, monitors, services and repairs plant equipment, including steam boilers and all associated ancillary equipment to provide steam for buildings and processes. Generates logs, schedules, and preventative maintenance tasks. Meets with the boiler inspector for annual inspections. Orders parts and materials need to maintain the boilers, steam generators, pumps, pressure regulators and chemical treatment based on manufactures recommendations, history and usage.
Relays operational and equipment changes, and control procedures in association to the Heat Plant equipment. Collects and records temperatures, pressures and flow rates on all systems, verifies shift and daily production goals. Tests, analyzes and records chemical content in various steam and water systems, follows chemical treatment program guidelines, and adjusts chemical dosages and feed rates. Manipulates the Boiler Plant Manager software to compensate for equipment or sensor failure.
B. Miscellaneous
Preform corrective maintenance activities in other buildings which require operating a university vehicle to transport tools and equipment. Tests steam traps, verifies operation of safeties, reads meters, and inspects piping for leaks. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
D6E1XXUTILITY PLANT OPERATOR I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Only: Four years of progressively responsible utility plant oper tions experience, including two years journey level experience. Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Computer experience is required in order to process work orders and prepare documents. EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DOCUMENTED IN WORK HISTORY SECTION OF APPLICATION.
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