Steam & Power Plant II (1297) (Multiple Positions)

at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Information

Working Position Title
 Steam & Power Plant II (1297) (Multiple Positions)
Classification
 Steam & Power Plant II
Position Number
 00001297
Open Date
 07/26/2024
Close Date
 08/16/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class
 Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
 Full-Time
FTE
 1.00
Position Status
 Regular
FLSA
 Non-Exempt
Job code
 4991
Union Representation
 Union
Union Code 
 ENG - Intrnl Union of Oper Eng, #399
Unit/Department
 Heating Plant
College/Unit
 Facilities Management
Division
 Administration & Finance
Location
 EP
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
  https://www.niu.edu/facilities/index.shtml
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a world-class, research-focused public institution that attracts students from across Illinois, the country and the world. NIU's vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach. Our mission is to empower students through educational excellence and experiential learning as we pursue knowledge, share our research and artistry, and engage communities for the benefit of the region, state, nation and world.

The Steam & Power Plant II is the Heating Plant Department's High Pressure Steam Boilers Operator for NIU. This position is the 2nd in this Civil Service Classification Series Promotional Line.
Position Summary
This position performs duties necessary to operate and maintain high pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment needed to provide heating and cooling demands for the university. Duties must be performed safely and competently in routine as well as emergency situations as this is the essential service of the university. Flexibility in work shifts will be a requirement due to the 24/7/365 nature of this department's essential service to the University.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Steam Power Plant Operation & Testing

Maintain records on the operation after reading and comprehending the State Water Survey Manual as well as other manuals.
Test boiler water, treating the boiler water with needed chemicals using extreme caution at all times while handling these chemicals as well as following established safety procedures.
Keep chemical tanks filled and make needed adjustments to feed water and chemical pumps.

Steam Power Plant Operation & Documentation

Perform duties to operate high pressure boilers safely and efficiently.
Must check gauges and log the boilers regularly.

Steam Power Plant Operations

Keep boiler room clean by sweeping and mopping as often as needed to keep boiler room and the shop area clean.
Keep boiler room safe by picking up and storing all equipment properly.
Maintain other auxiliary equipment in the plant as well as answer the telephone and relay messages in a courteous, professional and timely manner.

Steam Power Plant Operation & Production

Regenerate water softeners as needed and make sure brine tank has proper amount of salt and water.

Steam Power Plant Operation & Maintenance

Check and adjust continuous and manual blow down valves.
Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance on high pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment.

Steam Power Plant Maintenance

Clean boilers inside and out, including mud and steam drums.

Steam Power Plant Additional Duties

Perform miscellaneous, related duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year (12 months) of work experience in a position comparable to the Steam and Power Plant I.
Possession of valid/current licenses and certificates, as required by the employing institution.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses repair, and maintenance; power plant equipment, steam-generating equipment, and pollution-control devices.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote the effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Knowledge of systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and... For full info follow application link.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.