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Control Room Operator

UNC Finance and Operations
Chapel Hill, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/9/2026
A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $6,953 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE: $3,476.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $3,476.50 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

The position is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of all equipment and systems to meet the steam and electrical demand of the campus. It works independently or with minimal direction from the Shift Supervisor. This requires high-level plant operating skills with detailed plant and systems knowledge.

This position communicates with the appropriate personnel to ensure that all malfunctions are corrected to maintain continuous steam and electric service to the customers. Communications with the operators and maintenance personnel must be clear and concise. Position is the first responder to off business hours neighbor telephone queries that must be handled in courteous and professional manner. Position runs nightly reports and updates the appropriate spreadsheet reports accurately and timely. The data in the reports is used for reports submitted to EPA, NC Department of Air Quality (DAQ), Department of Energy (DOE), NC Department of Water Quality (DWQ) and engineering studies. Be aware of the requirements of the One Plan that details the Facility Response Plan (FRP), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3), and the UNC Emergency Plan/DEHS Emergency Response Plan (UNCEP).

Position is required to remain current on all operating procedures, plant configuration changes and provide recommendations for improvements and revisions if needed. The position is to assist Shift Supervisor in the training of junior level operators. The position will be trained in Shift Supervisor responsibilities and may be required stand in for Shift Supervisor if needed and qualified to do so.

Use and enforce all safety and operating procedures at all facilities. Position will be the primary to issues all lockout/tagout clearances for maintenance. As part of the clearance, perform pre-job briefings at the beginning of the shift and when the job assignment has significantly changed. Always use PPE as designated for task and the work site. Also, includes housekeeping and maintaining a neat clean working environment.

This position assists in facility security during non-business hours and weekends 24/7.

THIS POSITION IS REQUIRED TO WORK A 24/7-365 DAYS/YEAR ROTATIONAL 12-HOUR SHIFT SCHEDULE. THIS INCLUDES NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. IT IS EXPECTED TO COVER ABSENCES BOTH PLANNED AND UNPLANNED WHEN NECESSARY. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: VACATION, SICK LEAVE, ETO, STAFFING SHORTAGES/CHALLEGES, ETC.

Salary : $3,477

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