Power Plant Operator

Utility Plant Operator IJoin the team responsible for providing steam, heating, and domestic hot water to campus facilities.As a Utility Plant Operator I, you will assist in operating and maintaining the university's central utility plant and steam distribution systems. This position combines hands-on mechanical maintenance with boiler plant operations and is ideal for candidates with experience in utility plants, boiler operations, industrial maintenance, stationary engineering, pipefitting, HVAC, or related mechanical trades.You will work alongside experienced plant operators to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of boilers, steam generators, pumps, condensate systems, and associated equipment that support critical campus operations.What You'll DoBoiler & Utility Plant OperationsOperate and monitor steam boilers and steam generatorsMonitor temperatures, pressures, flows, and operational dataMaintain plant logs and shift documentationAssist with startup, shutdown, and fuel changeover operationsMonitor boiler water treatment and chemical programsRespond to equipment alarms and operational issuesMechanical MaintenancePerform preventive and corrective maintenance on:Steam systemsPumpsValvesPiping systemsPressure regulatorsCondensate systemsAir compressorsTroubleshoot equipment failures and identify repair needsSupport maintenance projects and outage workCampus SupportRespond to service callsInvestigate leaks and mechanical issuesTest steam traps and safety devicesOperate university vehicles to transport tools and equipmentSchedule40 hours per weekWednesday: 4:00 PM to 12:00 AMThursday-Friday: 2:00 PM to 12:00 AMSaturday: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AMWhy Work Here?Critical role supporting campus operationsVariety of mechanical and operational workOpportunity to develop utility plant expertiseStable public-sector employmentCollaborative team environmentExposure to complex utility systems serving an entire campusMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsResidency Requirement:This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Class Code & Classification Description:D6E1XX Utility Plant Operator IMinimum Qualifications:Experience Only:Four (4) years of experience in:Boiler plant operations; ORUtility plant operations; ORIndustrial mechanical maintenance; ORStationary engineering; ORSteam plant operations; ORA closely related field.OR Education and Experience:A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years (Transcripts must be attached for educational credit).Preferred Qualifications:Boiler Operator CertificateStationary Engineer LicenseExperience operating steam boilersExperience with water chemistry programsExperience with BAS or plant control systemsExperience maintaining pumps, steam systems, and condensate equipmentExperience working in hospitals, universities, industrial plants, corrections facilities, power generation, manufacturing plants, or district energy systemsConditions of Employment:Background checkPre-employment physicalPre-employment drug screenMotor Vehicle Record checkAppeal Rights:As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Email address: View email address on click.appcast.io. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world's problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a rich and vibrant diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?Look to Mines.