What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cogen Technician position at Plymouth State University?
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The Co-Gen Boiler Operator will be responsible for operations, monitoring and maintenance of all heating and electrical operations for the Co-Gen facility to ensure a safe and healthy work and residential environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the University. This position requires monitoring and maintenance of the Co-Gen facility which provides steam through an underground centralized distribution system to the campus. The Co-Gen facility also provides backup/emergency electrical power to the main campus grid. This position requires extensive knowledge and understanding of all phases of electrical distribution, high pressure steam systems and maintenance skills. This position will also perform general maintenance services and related repairs to university buildings, structures, machinery and equipment after hours as needed. Requires a highly motivated individual capable of managing multiple priorities, ability to organize and perform under pressure.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.
Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Location:
Plymouth
Salary Grade
Non-Exempt Staff 12
The Co-Gen Boiler Operator will be responsible for operations, monitoring and maintenance of all heating and electrical operations for the Co-Gen facility to ensure a safe and healthy work and residential environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the University. This position requires monitoring and maintenance of the Co-Gen facility which provides steam through an underground centralized distribution system to the campus. The Co-Gen facility also provides backup/emergency electrical power to the main campus grid. This position requires extensive knowledge and understanding of all phases of electrical distribution, high pressure steam systems and maintenance skills. This position will also perform general maintenance services and related repairs to university buildings, structures, machinery and equipment after hours as needed. Requires a highly motivated individual capable of managing multiple priorities, ability to organize and perform under pressure.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- The Co-Gen Boiler Operator will be responsible for operations, monitoring and maintenance all heating and electrical operations for the Co-Gen facility to ensure a safe and healthy work and residential environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the University.
- This position requires monitoring and maintenance of the Co-Gen facility which provides steam through an underground centralized distribution system to the campus.
- The Co-Gen facility also provides backup/emergency electrical power to the main campus grid.
- This position requires extensive knowledge and understanding of all phases of electrical distribution, high pressure steam systems and maintenance skills.
- Requires a highly motivated individual capable of managing multiple priorities, ability to organize and perform under pressure.
- The Co-Gen Boiler Operator will be responsible for operations, monitoring and maintenance of the 2 pellet boilers at the All Well building.
- The Co-Gen Boiler Operator will be responsible for operations, monitoring and maintenance of the 2 oil fired boilers at the PE Center.
- Respond to after hours calls from students and staff and make minor repairs to university buildings, structures, machinery and equipment as needed.
- Make adjustments to building access schedules using Johnson Controls P2000 software after hours as needed.
- Vocational school graduation or equivalent.
- Knowledge of all tools, materials, methods and hazards of trade.
- Skill in the use of tools of the trade.
- Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy lifting
- Trouble-shooting skills
- Ability to read blue prints
- Valid driver's license
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability and knowledge to perform required chemical tests.
- Must be available to work occasional scheduled or unscheduled overtime, as required.
- Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts that include holidays, nights and weekends.
- Knowledge of operation of boilers (700HP), high pressure steam systems.
- Knowledge of generators (1.3 MW) and all phase of electrical distributions.
- Fuel and Electricity procurement experience.
- Experience in a college/university setting
Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.
Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Location:
Plymouth
Salary Grade
Non-Exempt Staff 12
