Position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the heating/power plant operations to provide steam and electricity to the UM campus: operates, monitors and maintains accurate records for three high pressure boilers, one 430 kw turbine generator, one diesel emergency generator all with electric and pneumatic controls and all auxiliary support equipment; maintains proper steam pressure and water levels; adjusts equipment to maintain flow of steam to meet load requirements; tends boiler auxiliaries; insures turbine generator efficiency by monitoring exhaust pressure; maintains constant watch on all gauges, recorders and meters; runs three hour logs on all boiler and generator parameters; mixes and injects all boiler and line chemicals; monitors and regenerates water softening system; monitors building control center and reports mechanical alarms; performs general housekeeping in the plant; provides maintenance for the operational equipment during shutdowns and on an as needed basis

Position works rotating shifts and requires a first class Stationary Engineer license

High school graduation and four (4) years of boiler plant operation and two (2) years of turbine experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must possess, or be able to obtain a first class license as a Stationary Engineer in the state of Montana within six months of employment

Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in the safe and efficient operation of boilers and turbines

Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in maintenance activities and hand tool use

Knowledge of boiler water treatment, chemistry and techniques for proper management of boiler water chemistry

Interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work with diverse group of individuals and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to follow instructions

Knowledge of confined spaces and asbestos work rules

Must be able to wear protective clothing/gear, including chemical gloves, safety glasses, respirators etc. and work in noisy high temperature locations

Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to perform physical activity: Lifting: Ground to 48 inches, up to 50#; Ground to overhead, up to15#; Carrying: Front carry up to 50# for 50 feet or less; Pushing/Pulling: (during the use of tools and pushing/pulling hand trucks); Push and pull forces required 70# sustained; Static trunk forward bending and twisting from a standing position while using tools; Reaching with your arms in all directions, including overhead; Balancing when climbing and working on a ladder or scaffold; Walking various distances throughout the day on even and uneven surfaces, distances up to 1000 feet for the fireman, and 35,000 feet for the fitter & foreman; Use of various grip circumferences and strengths as well as static grip positions during the use of various tools (4 1/2" to 5 1/2" circumference needing an average of 50# of grip force) and while manipulating various work materials (maximum 65#). A Physical Screen will be administered prior to a final offer of employment.