Utility Plant Operator University of Massachusetts BostonUtility Plant OperatorBoston, MAGeneral Summary: The Utility Plant Operator, within the Facilities Department, is responsible for operating, maintaining and repairing heating and air conditioning chiller systems, boilers and auxiliary machinery and equipment; operating electronic controls for heating and air conditioning systems; and for monitoring general, mechanical and/or electrical repairs on power distribution, chilled water, hot water, gas, domestic and de-ionized water, environmental rooms, freezers, fire alarm, remote building equipment monitoring, sanitary, acid waste and storm drain systems; respond to emergencies or equipment breakdowns; maintain adequate supply of fuel; and perform related work as required. Open and close valves and adjust controls to regulate fuel flow, airflow and water level to ensure safe and efficient operation of boilers; Check and/or monitor operating systems to detect faulty operating equipment, to determine necessary repairs, to notify appropriate personnel and/or to determine when to shut system down; Clean, maintain and/or lubricate power plant and related auxiliary equipment such as burners, pumps, filters, etc. to ensure safe and efficient operations; Escalate critical or emergency situations appropriately; Perform other duties as assigned.
Utility Plant Operator University of MassachusettsUtility Plant OperatorBoston, MAGeneral Summary: The Utility Plant Operator, within the Facilities Department, is responsible for operating, maintaining and repairing heating and air conditioning chiller systems, boilers and auxiliary machinery and equipment; operating electronic controls for heating and air conditioning systems; and for monitoring general, mechanical and/or electrical repairs on power distribution, chilled water, hot water, gas, domestic and de-ionized water, environmental rooms, freezers, fire alarm, remote building equipment monitoring, sanitary, acid waste and storm drain systems; respond to emergencies or equipment breakdowns; maintain adequate supply of fuel; and perform related work as required. Open and close valves and adjust controls to regulate fuel flow, airflow and water level to ensure safe and efficient operation of boilers; Check and/or monitor operating systems to detect faulty operating equipment, to determine necessary repairs, to notify appropriate personnel and/or to determine when to shut system down; Clean, maintain and/or lubricate power plant and related auxiliary equipment such as burners, pumps, filters, etc. to ensure safe and efficient operations; Escalate critical or emergency situations appropriately; Perform other duties as assigned.