Boiler Operator/Utility Plant Operator/Stationary Engineer

This work unit exists to operate, maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Central heat plant, facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses and in the surrounding neighborhoods. This position exists to provide operations and maintenance functions for the facilities’ physical plant equipment located within the Heat plant structure, and outside factors, by performing essential operational functions, maintenance, cleanliness, preservation, scheduled and emergency repairs (electrical and mechanical) to insure effective, operational practices to insure equipment longevity. The Central Heat Plant monitors the Energy Management System (EMS), the Monaco D-21 Fire Alarm (a Life/Safety System), performs dispatch duties for service calls, coordinates maintenance functions that affect the EMS and to perform whatever administrative functions are needed to document regulatory compliance and task completion.

JOB LOCATIONS (2)

ABOUT THE JOB

Operation and maintenance of high temperature hot water generators using natural gas, and diesel, analysis of all process fluids entering and leaving the steam plant, by utilizing accepted methods of analysis to obtain the desired results. To operate and maintain all environmental emission control systems to insure a safe environment at all times, which includes proper operation while burning natural gas or fuel oil. Accomplishes assigned scheduled preventative equipment maintenance by following the guidelines established by the plant supervisor, Follows manufactures guidelines and equipment status. Maintains plant cleanliness. Ensure proper operation of plant machinery including valves, pumps, fans, turbines, electric motors, coal and ash handling system components, piping distribution system components and digital control system components. Troubleshoot and repair to restore proper operation of plant machinery including piping systems, valves, pumps, fans, turbines, electric motors, coal and ash handling system components and digital control system components. Monitors, adjusts and operates the High Temperature Hot Water Generators at J Plant; as well as related equipment to include: fans, pumps, piping systems, valves, gauges, and computer based Direct Drive Control (DCC) systems, Emergency Diesel Generators (usually called EGEN’s) as well as the Energy Management System and the Monaco D 21 Fire Alarm System etc. In addition essential services such as electrical distribution, high temperature hot water (HTHW) as an energy source that provides heating, hot water, process steam and emergency electrical power for the Ft. Logan campus. Monitors and maintains equipment in the central utility plant for the Lookout Mountain Youth Service Center (LMYSC) campus. Provides support for various equipment located at the various sites around the state. Some examples are emergency generators, fuel tanks, fuel lines, mobile generators and other associated equipment. Answers phones from building tenants; directs calls and dispatches DFM personnel and others as necessary. Coordinates and oversees after hours emergencies as required. Provides appropriate notification to supervisory personnel and / or the management team. The building J Plant Control Room is the North District Operations Center. Monitor Apogee facility automation system for alarms that need to be addressed during 2nd and 3rd shifts.Notify night truck mechanics or trade shop supervisors as appropriate for situations that need immediate attention. Answer phones from building tenants during 2nd and 3rd shifts and determine which requests need to be addressed immediately. Notifies night truck mechanics on 2nd shift or trade shop supervisors on 3rd shift.When required, it operates, tests, and maintains diesel powered emergency electric generators in accordance with manufacturers specifications and Joints Commissions standards. Maintains grounds area surrounding building, operates state vehicles and all other duties as assigned. Performs water testing and chemical treatment on HTHW generators, boilers, cooling towers, feed water, condensate, chilled water, condenser water systems and other testing as required. Snow removal.Other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation and maintenance of high temperature hot water generators using natural gas, and diesel.
• Perform water testing and chemical treatment on HTHW generators, boilers, cooling towers, feed water, condensate, chilled water, condenser water systems.
• Monitor and maintain equipment in the central utility plant for the Lookout Mountain Youth Service Center (LMYSC) campus.
• Answer phones from building tenants during 2nd and 3rd shifts and determine which requests need to be addressed immediately.
• Maintains grounds area surrounding building, operates state vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to operate and maintain high temperature hot water generators and other plant machinery.
• Skill in troubleshooting and repairing plant machinery including piping systems, valves, pumps, fans, turbines, and electric motors.
• Experience in monitoring, adjusting, and operating equipment such as High Temperature Hot Water Generators and Energy Management Systems.
• Capability to perform scheduled and emergency repairs on electrical and mechanical systems to ensure equipment longevity.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

No Pre-requisites required

OTHER

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