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Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee or Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch
Northern Michigan UniversityUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Feb 2025
About the role
Position Title:
Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee or Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch
Department:
Plant Operations
Term of Assignment:
Continuing
Term End Date, If Applicable:
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt = overtime eligible
Work Schedule:
12 hour shifts; 5:30 am - 5:30 pm or 5:30 pm - 5:30 am.
One position is available and will be filled at the level consistent with the selected applicant's experience.
Levels include: Steam Plant Operator/Cont Technician Trainee or Steam Plant Operator/Cont Technician. Salary: Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee $22.67 starting/$23.81 working ; Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch $24.85 starting; $26.16 working Travel: No travel Brief Statement of Duties Brief Statement of Duties: Perform skilled work in the operation, maintenance and control of high pressure steam boilers, turbine/generator sets, and auxiliary equipment, using both automated and manual controls for the mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, chemical, electrical and electronic equipment/systems. Minimum Qualifications Required Education: High School Graduation or Equivalent Discipline / Degree Area: Required Specialized Training/Certifications: Must hold current and valid motor vehicle operator's license. Required Minimum Work Experience: Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee:
One or more of the following: (a) two years of experience in the operation of a high pressure boiler; (b) a
low pressure boiler operator's registration and one year of experience in the operation of a low pressure
boiler; and/or (c) one year of either a qualified training program, a qualified technical education program
such as Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or an approved apprenticeship program.
Must apply for third-class stationary engineer registration and pass the examination within two months of
becoming eligible to take the test.
Must pursue and obtain a second-class stationary engineer registration within three months of becoming
eligible to take the test to move into Steam Plant Operator position.
Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch:
Four years of experience in operation and maintenance of high pressure steam boilers or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee:
KNOWLEDGE:
General knowledge of materials, methods and tools needed for maintenance related repairs.
SKILLS:
Ability to learn equipment operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, repair.
Excellent critical thinking skills and good judgment; observant and able to effectively analyze situations
and solve problems.
Read and work from drawings, diagrams, and sketches.
ATTRIBUTES:
May be required to successfully complete oral, written or performance tests or attend off-site trainings.
Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch:
KNOWLEDGE:
Working knowledge of boiler instrumentation and controls as related to operation, troubleshooting and
calibration.
Working knowledge of relevant system installations including, but not limited to, automatic electronic
boiler control systems, with ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the systems.
Working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in operation and maintenance of boilers,
fuel handling, ash handling, turbines/generators and ancillary equipment.
Working knowledge of relevant combined heat plant systems operations, including electronics and
electricity.
Working knowledge of computer applications, i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, internet, web-based programs.
SKILLS:
Equipment operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively deal with a broad variety of people and
prepare quality correspondence. Demonstrated ability to follow and/or interpret written and oral
directions.
Excellent critical thinking skills and good judgment; observant and able to effectively analyze situations
and solve problems. Independent decision making abilities.
Effective interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and project a
positive image.
Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize, plan work, and handle multiple tasks.
Excellent customer service skills.
Read and work from blueprints, diagrams, and sketches.
Ability to work under pressure situations.
ATTRIBUTES:
May be required to successfully complete oral, written or per
One position is available and will be filled at the level consistent with the selected applicant's experience.
Levels include: Steam Plant Operator/Cont Technician Trainee or Steam Plant Operator/Cont Technician. Salary: Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee $22.67 starting/$23.81 working ; Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch $24.85 starting; $26.16 working Travel: No travel Brief Statement of Duties Brief Statement of Duties: Perform skilled work in the operation, maintenance and control of high pressure steam boilers, turbine/generator sets, and auxiliary equipment, using both automated and manual controls for the mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, chemical, electrical and electronic equipment/systems. Minimum Qualifications Required Education: High School Graduation or Equivalent Discipline / Degree Area: Required Specialized Training/Certifications: Must hold current and valid motor vehicle operator's license. Required Minimum Work Experience: Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee:
One or more of the following: (a) two years of experience in the operation of a high pressure boiler; (b) a
low pressure boiler operator's registration and one year of experience in the operation of a low pressure
boiler; and/or (c) one year of either a qualified training program, a qualified technical education program
such as Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or an approved apprenticeship program.
Must apply for third-class stationary engineer registration and pass the examination within two months of
becoming eligible to take the test.
Must pursue and obtain a second-class stationary engineer registration within three months of becoming
eligible to take the test to move into Steam Plant Operator position.
Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch:
Four years of experience in operation and maintenance of high pressure steam boilers or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee:
KNOWLEDGE:
General knowledge of materials, methods and tools needed for maintenance related repairs.
SKILLS:
Ability to learn equipment operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, repair.
Excellent critical thinking skills and good judgment; observant and able to effectively analyze situations
and solve problems.
Read and work from drawings, diagrams, and sketches.
ATTRIBUTES:
May be required to successfully complete oral, written or performance tests or attend off-site trainings.
Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch:
KNOWLEDGE:
Working knowledge of boiler instrumentation and controls as related to operation, troubleshooting and
calibration.
Working knowledge of relevant system installations including, but not limited to, automatic electronic
boiler control systems, with ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the systems.
Working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in operation and maintenance of boilers,
fuel handling, ash handling, turbines/generators and ancillary equipment.
Working knowledge of relevant combined heat plant systems operations, including electronics and
electricity.
Working knowledge of computer applications, i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, internet, web-based programs.
SKILLS:
Equipment operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively deal with a broad variety of people and
prepare quality correspondence. Demonstrated ability to follow and/or interpret written and oral
directions.
Excellent critical thinking skills and good judgment; observant and able to effectively analyze situations
and solve problems. Independent decision making abilities.
Effective interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and project a
positive image.
Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize, plan work, and handle multiple tasks.
Excellent customer service skills.
Read and work from blueprints, diagrams, and sketches.
Ability to work under pressure situations.
ATTRIBUTES:
May be required to successfully complete oral, written or per
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