Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Brigett Broyles, brigett.broyles@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm or TBD by supervisor.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$19.75 - $29.50

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Energy Services provides chilled water, steam, and potable water from three different industrial plants across campus, that is used for building heating and air conditioning, as well as domestic water use. Central Plant Operators are responsible for the uninterrupted production of chilled water and steam. Operators monitor and operate large equipment such as chillers, boilers, pumps, air compressors, and cooling towers, in a 24/7/365 operation.

Specific operator duties include:

Perform blow-downs, valve lineups, and oversee switches operating components. Operate fixed speed and variable speed pumps. Control operating parameters of high-pressure, high-energy systems utilizing manual, pneumatic, electronic, and computerized control systems. Coordinate machine operation between the Central Plant and the West Chilled Water plant.

Open and close valves to establish proper usage and loading of equipment. Monitor and adjust cooling towers, placing cells in service as needed to support running equipment as weather and load changes dictate. Assist other operators in the start-up and shut-down of other plant components during shift change. Follow established operating procedures to ensure all plant functions and capacities are normal. Monitor instrumentation and record readings as directed. Operate either centrifugal chillers or high-pressure power boilers as assigned. Assist in maintenance and repair of plant equipmentAssist in laboratory analysis of Central Plant waters and add prescribed chemicals as needed to the various feed systems.

The Central Plant runs 24/7/365. The employee in this position is required to work an 8-hour rotating shift on weekdays and a 12-hour rotating shift on weekends, as assigned - including holidays and working overtime when needed.

The employee in this position must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (hard hat, vest, gloves, safety glasses, etc.). These items are provided and are not for personal use.

Must work safely, adhere to all safety requirements, and promote a safe work environment.

Regular exposure to noise and possible exposure to chemicals and dust.

Physical requirements for routine activities include, but are not limited to, the ability to ascend and descend stairs or ladders, work at heights on elevated surfaces, work in confined spaces(occasionally), work in a stationary position for an extended period of time, and general stamina and agility.

This position may require manual labor and occasionally the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.

This position is considered essential. Operators are expected and required to report to the plant for work even when the campus is closed.

Promotional opportunities may be available through an established career development plan.

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life, and retirement benefits, paid leave, and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program, and much more.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Central Plant Operator I - One year of work experience in a mechanical, electrical, or industrial plant operator trade. 

  Central Plant Operator II - Two years of work experience in the mechanical, electrical, or industrial plant operator trade.

  Central Plant Operator III - Five years of work experience in the mechanical, electrical, or industrial plant operator trade.

  Central Plant Operator IV - Seven years of work experience in the mechanical, electrical, or industrial plant operator trade.

  One year or 600 hours of vocational/technical training in a mechanical or electrical field may substitute for one year of required experience.

  Preference will be given to post-secondary education in mechanical, electrical, or industrial operations. 

  Candidate position placement is dependent upon years of experience and availability.

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Have a valid driver’s license, which must be maintained during employment. A valid driver’s license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned

  Central Plant Operator I - Have or acquire within 12 months after hire a DOL Boiler or EPA Refrigerant Handler Type II certification.  

  Central Plant Operator II - Have upon hire a DOL Boiler or EPA Refrigerant Handler Type II certification.

  Central Plant Operator III - Have upon hire a DOL Boiler or EPA Refrigerant Handler Type II certification and be qualified on both thermal systems (chillers and boilers) as recorded by success in fundamental and site-specific training modules and testing. 

  Central Plant Operator IV - Have upon hire a DOL Boiler and EPA Refrigerant Handler Type II certification and be qualified on both thermal systems (chillers and boilers) as recorded by success in fundamental and site-specific training modules and testing. 

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Must be able to follow directions as presented by the supervisor, be computer literate, be a positive team player, and be capable of working independently as directed in the performance of some routine duties.

  Ability to become proficient in the use of “AiM” Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical

  Mechanical/Electrical

• Five years of experience in the mechanical or electrical trade.

  Technical education/training in a mechanical/electrical field may be substituted for one year of experience.

   

  • Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

    Upon hire, an EPA Refrigeration Handler Type II certification and a DOL Boiler operator certification.