Assistant Steam Distribution Operator - Facilities & Services

Duties & Responsibilities Assist in the operation and/or investigation/inspection of valves, traps, pumps, PRV’s expansion joints, piping, supports, tunnels, entries, insulation, lighting, etc. on the campus steam distribution and condensate return system. Assist in operation and/or inspection/investigation of natural gas transmission and distribution systems, valves, piping, supports, regulator stations, and associated equipment. Assist in the operation and adjustment of PRV stations for building heating systems. Turn heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems on or off in accordance with operating schedules, and conditions at Abbott Power Plant. Operate systems to avoid damage to Abbott Power Plant equipment. In building equipment rooms and tunnels: check for cleanliness, clean as directed, check condensate return pumps for proper operation and normal condensate temperature, discharge pressure and vacuum; check condensate meters, sump pumps, ventilation, lighting and security for proper operation. Check temperature controls on heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems to be sure proper conditions are being maintained in the most efficient manner. Check ventilating and exhaust fan units for proper operation of components: motors, bearings, fans, heating and cooling coils, dampers, ductwork, valves, traps and controls. Check the condition of coils, ductwork, dampers, louvers, grilles, etc., for damage and cleanliness. Clean that which is Steam Distribution responsibility as directed. Report damage to supervision. The operation of isolated heating plants as directed by supervision. Maintaining proper temperatures, checking boilers and furnaces, inspecting controls, support equipment and reporting needed maintenance or repair. Maintain an operating log as directed. Report all malfunctions or need for repairs to supervision so service requests can be initiated. Periodic inspection of ventilation system filters. Determine when filters need to be cleaned or replaced, and report to supervision as directed. Periodic inspection and/or lubrication of all grease and oil bearing on mechanical equipment, including sump pump motor bearings in tunnels, valves and expansion joints as directed. Motor bearings, except as noted, will be lubricated by others. Scheduled inspection of sewage lift stations. Assist in scheduled outages as directed by supervision. Record monthly utility meter readings as directed utilizing automated reading devices. Serve as campus eyes and ears during evenings, weekends, and holidays to check out, identify, and investigate off normal conditions, and if necessary, call for appropriate craft to take corrective action. As 2nd and 3rd year Assistant Steam Distribution Operator may perform locating service for campus steam distribution system, natural gas distribution system, and other utilities as assigned. Other duties as assigned. May be required to drive university vehicles.