Heat Plant Operator

The University of Virginia is built on a district energy model managed by Energy and Utilities within Facilities Management, with one main heat plant, three combined heating/cooling plants, nine chiller plants, hundreds of miles of piping distribution, and an internal medium voltage electrical distribution grid anchored by three 35kV to 13kV substations.

E&U serves over 18 million gross square feet of learning, research, residential, and support space across a geographically dispersed 1175 acres.

The University of Virginia's Facilities Management - Energy & Utilities - Heat Plant team has an exciting opening for a Heat Plant Operator at our University Heat Plant.

Heat Plant Operators are responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Heat Plants.

Duties include monitoring, operating, adjusting, and performing maintenance on coal conveying system; coal, gas, and oil-fired boilers; water treatment systems; air pollution control equipment; lime systems; ash handling system; and more.

The incumbent must also accurately determine and correct the cause of operating problems in an emergency.

The Heat Plant Operator must have the ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals, materials, and systems in water analysis, lime slurry preparation, and high-pressure steam systems.

The Heat Plant Operator will be supporting a 24/7 operation with off hour shift work required.

$2.00/hour shift premium rate is provided for evening hours; additional premium for weekend hours.

Duties Include: * Monitor Heat Plant operating equipment to ensure efficient systems operation.

* Diagnose operating problems and takes action to avoid total plant shutdown.

* Conduct inspections of the plant, maintains logs, and reports areas of concern that would result in a boiler shutdown to the supervisor.

* Order chemicals and performs treatment of boiler feed water.

* Perform minor maintenance as assigned by the supervisor.

* In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in a maintenance field and/or industrial environment operating related equipment.

Experience operating/maintaining boilers is strongly preferred.

Licensure: American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE) licensure required within one year of hire.

Valid Driver's license also required.

For this position, the selected candidate will need to complete the required background checks prior to the start date of the position.

Compensation: Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.00 - $30.00 ($52,000 - $62,400 Annually). Employees new to UVA are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000 for a one-year commitment.

This is a full-time position with UVA benefits.

Employee benefits package highlights include: * 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave * Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs * Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System * Tuition and professional development benefits * Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year Physical Demands: The employee will be required to bend, stoop, squat and walk while making frequent rounds and equipment checks.

The use of both hands and a repetitive motion will be required while performing Boiler maintenance duties.

To Apply: Apply online at Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile.

Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials: * Resume Note: Multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV/Resume box.

Applications that are incomplete or missing required documents will not receive full consideration.

This position is open until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter . The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.

We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.