Power Plant Operator, Limited Term Emplo

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary Under the general supervision of the

Power Plant Superintendent, this position performs as a skilled Power

Plant Operator for the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK). The

incumbent maintains and operates high-pressure steam boilers and related

equipment, including a 1 mw diesel-fueled power generator, air

compressors, reverse osmosis (R.O.) units and water softeners, feed

water pumps, chemical feed pumps and condensate return systems. The

position operates and maintains a chilled water system and related

equipment, including an 860-ton and an 890-ton Trane Cen-Tra-Vac

centrifugal chiller, variable frequency drive pumps, tower pumps,

chilled water circulation pumps, and chemical feed systema; monitors the

operational status of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

(HVAC) system and well computers; and prepares plant operational logs to

be reviewed by the Power Plant Superintendent. The incumbent performs

all tasks in compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration

(OSHA) regulations, and federal, state and agency rules and policies.

Job Details LTE will be filling in for vacations and covering vacancy in

a 24/7 plant operation including weekends and holidays. Varying 8-hour

day/afternoons/overnight shifts, occasional 12 hour day or 12 hour

overnight shift is possible. Physical requirements include but are not

limited to: Work is often performed in narrow, confined and occasionally

poorly-ventilated, dusty, dirty spaces with hazards such as noise,

temperature extremes, electricity and power equipment, as well as

exposure to live or static hot steam lines and/or gas-fired

equipment/systems. Job duties require performing heavy work, including

occasionally exerting in excess of 75 pounds of force to move, remove

and/or install components/equipment and other objects. Performing the

job duties involves working on structures of varying heights, climbing

and working on ladders and/or scaffolding, and wearing Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE). These requirements cover the major and

essential functions of the position but are not necessarily

representative of all duties which this position may be assigned to

perform. Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal

background check prior to an offer of employment. Employment in this

position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB)

skin test. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimally

qualified applicants will have experience performing general maintenance

and repairs in an industrial facility. Well-qualified applicants will

also provide details about their experience: Working in a 24/7 facility

Operating standby emergency generators, centrifugal chillers and/or high

pressure steam boilers. Working with air conditioning or refrigeration

systems. Following safety procedures. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: Qualified females,

minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are

encouraged to apply.