Steam Operator Position Available In Putnam, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Steam Operator position at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN involves operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining natural gas and fuel oil fired boilers. Responsibilities include monitoring boiler operation, making decisions on startup/shutdown, and supervising steam plant employees. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, three years of boiler operations experience, and a valid driver's license. The position offers rotating shifts with a salary commensurate with education and experience.
Job Description
Steam Operator
Tennessee Tech University
in Cookeville, TN
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Full-Time
Posted:
05/15/2025
Application Due:
05/23/2025
Category:
Facilities Management Steam Operator Position Number:
898050
Department:
M and R – Heat Plant Job Purpose
Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains natural gas and fuel oil fired boilers. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Essential Functions
Lights off, shuts down, operates, maintains, adjusts and troubleshoots natural gas and fuel oil fired boilers. Monitors boiler operation, recognizes upset conditions and corrects problems or safely shuts down a boiler. In the absence of supervision, makes decisions when to startup or shutdown boilers based on campus loads, breakdowns, weather, or loss of efficiency. Plans, schedules, supervises and directs the activities of other steam plant employees. Performs operation, maintenance, and repair services of auxiliary boiler equipment and systems. Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent. At least three years of boiler operations and maintenance experience. Valid driver’s license. Ability and willingness to work irregular hours, as required.
Preferred Qualifications Work Hours:
Rotating shifts.
Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience. Pay grade 7. Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the initial accumulation of one vacation day per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. To apply, visit https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/18907 jeid-66677f66cfd21c42b0e0c60640288758
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