University of Kansas School of Medicine

University of Kansas School of Medicine

Power Plant Specialist

Kansas City Metro Area · Full-time

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About the role

  • AEC services are provided on a continuous 24/7 schedule.
  • This position requires a basic understanding of boiler systems, chilled water systems, and electrical distribution systems, and works under the guidance of senior plant operators to resolve equipment issues.
  • Job Description: Job Duties Plant Operations & Maintenance Monitor and operate equipment essential to normal and emergency operations of the power plant, using Delta V Distributed Control System.

Requirements

  • Work Experience: One (1) year of experience with boilers, chillers, or water chemical treatment.
  • Experience with pneumatic/electrical controls.
  • 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.
  • One (1) year of experience with boilers, chillers, or water chemical treatment.
  • Experience with computer-based HVAC automated control systems.

Nice to have

  • Certifications/Licenses: Certification in stationary engineering or another discipline associated with high- and low-pressure boiler systems.
  • Operating Engineer's License.
  • Work Experience: Experience with computer-based HVAC automated control systems.
  • Experience with chiller/boiler plant operations.
  • Experience with centrifugal pump operations and maintenance.
  • Experience with mechanical/pneumatic controls operations.
  • Experience with routine preventive maintenance.
  • Water treatment testing experience.

Compensation

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
  • 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.
  • The University of Kansas Medical Center is an

Equal opportunity

  • Lift, carry, push, or pull 20-50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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