Lead Power Plant Operator

Williams College is excited to announce an opening for a Lead Power

Plant Operator. The Lead Power Plant Operator is responsible for the

safe, efficient, and effective operation of the Steam Boilers, Steam

Turbine, and auxiliary equipment. The Williams College Central Heating

Plant is a combined heat and power facility that supplies steam for

comfort heating and domestic hot water to approximately 90% of the

College Campus. It also supplies approximately 20% of the electricity

consumed by the Campus. The Lead Operator must maintain a thorough

knowledge of all plant systems, operating and emergency response

procedures and the ability to execute procedures and equipment when

necessary. Investigate and clear all alarms by taking appropriate

actions, log if necessary. Perform plant start-up, shut-down and

equipment operations as necessary, including the steam turbine generator

and all auxiliary equipment in accordance with operating instructions

and procedures. Williams College is committed to building an inclusive

community where members of all backgrounds can thrive. We strongly

encourage candidates from underrepresented groups or those who have

experience working with a broadly diverse student population to apply.

Responsibilities - Operate and maintain Steam Boilers and Steam Turbine

under the direction of the Chief Engineer. - Lead and direct the plant

operator assigned to the shift on daily duties and responsibilities. -

Acknowledges and takes corrective action in response to all system

alarms. - Ensures proper "Lock-out/Tag-out" procedures are followed

per plant policy. - Performs maintenance repairs to equipment as

needed. - Performs water tests as required for the supply and treatment

of boiler feed water and condensate; and adds correct chemical dosage

for proper operation of the boilers. - Assist in creating, developing,

and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for all equipment

within the plant. - Performs all duties in a safe manner, utilizing

safety practices and procedures required by Williams College and the

applicable general laws for Massachusetts. - Responsible for the

training of new operators as required, and in the training and

development of current plant operator(s). - Complete required reports

including but not limited to: Daily Gas Declaration; Daily Gas Usage,

Weekly Electricity produced and Imported. - Position requires working

varied shifts including, night, weekends, and holiday coverage. Covering

open shifts such as filling in for vacations or similar events may be

required. - Must hold or be able to get a Massachusetts Hoisting

License, Classifications 1C and 3A, for licensed use of our folk truck

and overhead hoist. Qualifications - Possess a current Massachusetts 2nd

Class Engineers License or higher to operate steam boilers. - High

school diploma or GED required. - Ability to use hand and power tools,

multimeters, and specialized tools as required. - Ability to read,

write, and communicate verbally. - Must be able to perform water

chemistry tests, and follow proper chemical usage and handling

procedures in accordance with their Safety Data Sheets. -

Demonstrated/demonstrable experience working with computers,

instrumentation equipment, and control systems. - Ability and

willingness to learn the control systems, data logging, and other

systems as required. - Ability to work varied shifts and holidays. -

Ability to work overtime as required. - Must hold a valid driver

license. - Ability to lift 50 pounds and work on your feet for 12 hour

periods. - Ability to navigate throughout the heating plant and multiple

levels using stairs and ladder climbing. Application review will begin

immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Starting

pay begins at $45 an hour, commensurate with experience.