Power Plant Operator - Energy Center (40 Hour)

　　Recruitment # 240122-9324FM-001

　　Location New Britain, CT

　　Date Opened 1/24/2024 4:00:00 PM

　　Salary $68,125.00 - $87,237.00/year (Employees new to state service start at minimum of the pay plan)

　　Job Type Open to the Public

　　Close Date 2/8/2024 11:59:00 PM

　　Go Back Apply View Benefits (http://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)

　　Introduction

　　Located in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) (http://www2.ccsu.edu/) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), (http://www.ct.edu/cscu) Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. As one of the State of Connecticut (http://www.ct.gov/) institutions of higher learning , CCSU is a regional, comprehensive public university dedicated to learning in the liberal arts and sciences and to education for the professions. CCSU offers a vibrant learning-centered community dedicated to teaching and to scholarship.

　　We are accepting applications from candidates who meet the qualifications for a Power Plant Operator - Energy Center (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=9324FM&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) position, located in Facilities Management.

　　WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

　　We offer a competitive benefits (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.

　　State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

　　We encourage a strong work/life balance (https://jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/2023WinterEVP.pdf) for all state employees.

　　We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth.

　　We have limitless areas for you to perform relevant and significant work.

　　POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

　　Full-Time

　　40 hours per week

　　Third shift, with rotating days off and required work on holidays and weekends.

　　NOTE: The incumbent in this position is accountable for performing duties in the operation and maintenance of the cogeneration power plant.

　　Selection Plan

　　For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

　　All candidates for employment at Central Connecticut State University are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment background investigation, including a psychological, polygraph and medical examination. Selection for employment is contingent upon completion of background investigation. Candidates must possess at all times a valid motor vehicle license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

　　In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. Applicants invited to interview will be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position.

　　PLEASE NOTE: Updates of this recruitment will be provided through your JobAps portal account. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. For all other inquiries, please contact Olivia Duncan, [email protected] .

　　All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected] (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/[email protected]) .

　　PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

　　At Central Connecticut State University this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of duties in the cogeneration power plant.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Performs highly skilled duties to ensure safe operation of multiple power plant equipment for economic and efficient production of high pressure steam, electrical power and chilled water to meet energy needs; tours plant to observe operation of equipment and detect faulty or erratic operation of systems such as reciprocating engines, boilers, steam absorption chillers, electric chillers, pumping systems, large motors, cooling towers, medium voltage switch gear systems, urea and emission systems; uses visual and audio observation to monitor vendor and manufacturer calibrated settings in accordance with state and federal regulations; records performance indicators on log deficiency report; makes preventive maintenance repairs such as changing fan belts, valves, gauges, greasing of motors and minor plumbing; samples and performs a chemical test to eliminate hardness in water; cleans pumps; applies lock out tag out procedure when necessary; adds sand to tower water filters; replaces filters; compares logged deficiencies with distributed control system pre-set control points in control software in control room; makes adjustments to control system's set points for proper equipment performance; makes adjustments to maintain electrical production to a defined kilowatt measurement to minimize commercial power consumption; monitors control system for necessary production process control and performance; refers to defined ranges set by vendor and in accordance with state and federal regulations; detects faulty and erratic equipment operations through improper reads on display screens and responds to equipment site to diagnose and repair equipment problem; contacts supervisor and or outside vendor to repair as appropriate or to follow power outage procedures; prepares reports as required; monitors energy management system for building environmental controls, records critical data and contacts appropriate trade worker for repairs; takes general maintenance phone calls and directs calls to appropriate trade worker and completes work orders if necessary; performs related duties as required

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Knowledge of theory and application of high pressure boilers, heat recovery steam generators, reciprocating engines and auxiliary systems; knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control systems; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret piping and instrument diagrams, electrical one-line, schematic and logic diagrams; ability to apply some principles of physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow and combustion; ability to utilize computer software.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

　　Three (3) years of experience in a cogeneration power plant or industrial setting including the operation, maintenance and repair of high pressure steam boilers, heat recovery steam generators or other mechanical equipment.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

　　Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.2. College training in mechanical engineering or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of three (3) years for a Bachelors degree. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Knowledge of boiler controls and operations in a large scale facility

　　Experience working in higher education

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.2. A physical examination may be required. WORKING CONDITIONS

　　Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights, use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles and may be exposed to significant levels of noise, dust, heat and risk of injury from equipment and or environmental conditions.

　　Conclusion

　　AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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