Power Plant Operator, Limited Term Emplo
- WISCONSIN DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
- King, Wisconsin
- Full Time
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.
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.
Job ID: 480864530
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025
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