Steam Plant Shift Operator

Company: Carrier
Location: Kingston
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Country:
United States of America
Location:
CAR04: NOR URI University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, 02881 USA
Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe, and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter, and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

NORESCO, a part of Carrier Global Corporation, helps clients adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change by decarbonizing, modernizing and electrifying aging infrastructure to be more sustainable and resilient. By deploying innovative distributed energy, storage, and renewable energy solutions, NORESCO improves the health and efficiency of existing campuses, buildings and communities. To date, NORESCO has guaranteed more than $5 billion in energy and operating cost savings at more than 10,000 facilities while reducing customer CO2 emissions by more than 25 million metric tons - the equivalent to planting 1.4 million acres of forest. For more information, visit www.noresco.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Steam Plant Shift Operator is responsible for operating the onsite steam plant supporting the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island. In rotating twelve hour shifts, the Shift Operator monitors four boilers and supporting equipment to provide continuous operations. The Shift Operator reports to NORESCO's Operations & Maintenance Supervisor. Equipment and site specific training will be provided.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate four water tube boilers and all supporting equipment including steam/feed/condensate systems, air compressors, water treatment systems, electrical switchgear, motor control centers, pumps, motors, and control systems.
• Respond to the site during off shift hours as necessary to restore from emergent equipment failures or power plant trips.
• Perform chemistry on all water and steam systems and make necessary chemical dosage adjustments.
• Perform plant inspections, fill out plant operations log sheets, document discovered issues.
• Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Proactively identify and address leading indicators of potential equipment failures.
• Perform planned/preventative equipment maintenance.
• Perform emergent/corrective equipment maintenance.
• Maintain NORESCO's on site tool inventory and spare parts inventory.
• Interface and with customers and subcontractors as assigned.
• Maintain good customer relations.
  
  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 1+ years of operational and/or technical experience
  • Carry up to 50 pounds up and down multi levels of stairs; able to climb 10ft ladders; comfortable working on elevated platforms.
  • A valid state issued driver's license.
    
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    
    • OSHA 10 certification (or ability to earn certification after hiring).
    • Candidate must live within 1 hour of the job site (or be willing to move there).
    • Highly preferred: steam plant operations and/or steam plant safety experience
    • Excellent mechanical/electrical aptitude (ability to troubleshoot, restore, and maintain a wide variety of equipment).
    • Ability to follow directions and perform work under the direction of the operations and maintenance supervisor.
    • Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays (as rotating shift schedule dictates)
    • Willingness to cover shifts for other operators, as needed
    • Ability to work both as a team or independently, depending on the task.
    • Practical knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical equipment.
    • Practical knowledge of power and steam generation.
    • Prior experience with operating and/or maintaining power generation equipment and facilities.
    • Familiarity with safety related programs (LOTO, HAZMAT/HAZWASTE, PPE, ...).
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
    • Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
    • Familiarity with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
      
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      Pay Range:
      $30.98 - $40.11 per hour
      
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