Power Plant Specialist

Power Plant Specialist Kansas City, KS Job Details Full-time $29.23 - $43.85 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Record keeping Computer operation Electrical equipment repair Electrical generators Equipment repair HVAC system maintenance Stationary Engineer's License Power plant experience Electrical switchgear Maintenance Mid-level High school diploma or GED Power distribution systems Water systems Pneumatic systems Electrical maintenance Productivity software Water quality testing Water treatment Boiler operation

Full Job Description Power Plant Specialist Department:

FM Applegate Energy Center -

Applegate Energy Center Position Title:

Power Plant Specialist Job Family Group:

Professional Staff Job Description Summary:

Power Plant Specialists are responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment and utilities in KUMC's central utility plant Applegate Energy Center (AEC). AEC services are provided on a continuous 24/7 schedule. Power Plant Specialists are required to have a basic understanding of boiler systems, chilled water systems, and electrical distribution systems.

Job Description:

Job Duties Operation of multiple 40,000 lb. + steam generating boilers. Operation of multiple 1,250-ton centrifugal chillers. Monitoring an automated electrical switch gear system delivering 13.8 kilovolts to multiple grids. Operate emergency power generators through both automated and manual methods. Maintain all system parameters through a combination of automated and manual controls. Maintenance and repair on boiler/chiller associated equipment, pumps, fans, primary/secondary electrical control systems, pneumatic valves. Water treatment testing and proper record keeping/documentation. Operation and maintenance of a three-tier domestic water treatment system. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Work Experience:

Experience with computer-based HVAC automated control systems. Experience with chiller/ boiler plant operations. Experience of centrifugal pump operations and maintenance. Experience with pneumatic valve and controls. Routine preventive maintenance experience. Water treatment testing experience. Electrical experience. Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications Education/Licensure:

Operating Engineer's License.

Work Experience:

Delta V computer operations system experience. Pneumatic/Electrical control experience.

Required Documents:

Resume/CV Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

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Employee Type:

Regular Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Hourly Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:

$29.23 - $43.85 Minimum $29.23 Midpoint $36.54 Maximum $43.85

Application Instructions:

To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Power-Plant-Specialist_JR009755 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number

JR009755.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:

The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:

KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

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