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Posted: 20-Sep-24
Location: La Jolla, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 130209
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 6/4/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 6/13/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTION
Under supervision, this position monitors, operates, and maintains combined heat and power plant, chilled water/high temperature hot water systems, and connected co-generation equipment controls. Operate, service, and repair stationary power plant equipment including gas turbines, high voltage electrical distribution systems, emergency diesel generators, natural gas compressors, emission control equipment, steam driven chillers, electric chillers, and thermal energy storage systems both locally and at remote plant sites. Support plant operations that ensure continuous plant performance safely and efficiently. Monitor and respond to changes in operating conditions to maintain continuous plant performance. Perform plant operations, perform work duties and routines, perform planned, predictive, and corrective maintenance, and respond to emergencies as needed. Perform physical watch stander rounds of the Central Utility & Co-generation Plants per prescribed frequencies and in accordance with established round protocols and recording direction. Record and report any abnormal conditions to the Lead Central Plant Operator. Assist Lead Central Plant Operator in troubleshooting any plant issues. This is a maintenance position, which will require the selected individual(s) stand watch as required, and to cover for vacation and sick call-in's on occasion. Adhere to policies, procedures, and practices on safety and plant operation instructions.
- May be assigned overtime, alternate shift, weekend or emergency call back hours as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Journey-level experience operating, maintaining and repairing Central Utility and Combined Cycle Co-Generation Plant systems, pumps, piping, digital and pneumatic controls, i.e. gas turbines, steam turbines, dead band, plant steam systems, high temperature hot water systems, compressed air systems, refrigeration, air conditioning compressors and controls, water systems and other related controls and systems.
Familiarity with the principles of water treatment pertaining to boilers, high and medium temperature water, chill water, steam condensate, water hardness, etc. to maintain and extend the life of piping and equipment. Experience performing water chemistry analysis and making required chemical adjustments on multiple water heating and cooling systems.
Experience reading and recording data such as equipment temperature, pressures and fluid levels. Experience documenting corrective, maintaining logs and trouble call records.
Experience reading mechanical and electrical drawings such as P&IDs, Single Line diagrams, schematics, and logic diagrams.
Experienced user of standard computer systems and applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) such as Maximo, electronic mail and web based applications.
Have substantial knowledge and understanding of engineering fundamentals with respect to Central Utility and Cogeneration Plant systems and equipment.
Ability to perform all duties associated with power plant operations which include bending, lifting, reaching, working on elevated platforms and ladders, working in confined spaces, or working at significant heights.
Basic knowledge of electrical systems.
Ability to work effectively in a service oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing or electronically.
Ability to effectively work individually or in teams as well as with diverse groups.
Excellent problem-solving skills and sound adjustment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Physical ability to perform essential job functions with ability to move through limited access spaces and cover distances on foot to widely separated work sites.
DOJ/FBI Background check and clearance required prior to employment.
CA DMV Driving Record check and clearance required prior to employment.
Must possess and maintain valid California Driver License and must participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program.
This position may be required to stand Watch.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $106,300 - $106,300 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)