Power Plant Specialist

Department:

FM Applegate Energy Center

Applegate Energy Center

Position Title:

Power Plant Specialist

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

Power Plant Specialists are responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment and utilities in KUMC’s central utility plant Applegate Energy Center (AEC). AEC services are provided on a continuous 24/7 schedule. Power Plant Specialists are required to have a basic understanding of boiler systems, chilled water systems, and electrical distribution systems.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Operation of multiple 40,000 lb. steam generating boilers.
• Operation of multiple 1,250-ton centrifugal chillers.
• Monitoring an automated electrical switch gear system delivering 13.8 kilovolts to multiple grids.
• Operate emergency power generators through both automated and manual methods.
• Maintain all system parameters through a combination of automated and manual controls.
• Maintenance and repair on boiler/chiller associated equipment, pumps, fans, primary/secondary electrical control systems, pneumatic valves.
• Water treatment testing and proper record keeping/documentation.
• Operation and maintenance of a three-tier domestic water treatment system.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Work Experience:

• Experience with computer-based HVAC automated control systems.
• Experience with chiller/ boiler plant operations.
• Experience of centrifugal pump operations and maintenance.
• Experience with pneumatic valve and controls.
• Routine preventive maintenance experience.
• Water treatment testing experience.
• Electrical experience.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Licensure: Operating Engineer's License.

Work Experience:

• Delta V computer operations system experience.
• Pneumatic/Electrical control experience.
  
  

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:

$24.71 - $35.82

Minimum

$24.71

Midpoint

$30.29

Maximum

$35.82