Work type: Support Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: Infrastructure Planning And
Facilities
Department: Ipf Power And Water
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Operating Engineers- 324,
Labor/Service/Maintenance, Skilled Trades, Union, Operations Services, Power
Plant Engineers
Position Summary
This position operates and monitors gas boilers, steam turbines, combined cycle gas turbines, and auxiliary equipment such as fans, compressors, pumps, heaters, cooling towers, and water treatment equipment. Performs minor operational service tasks such as lubrication.
Working swing shift is required. Duties involve working in a noisy, hot, dusty environment; wearing a respirator while working with asbestos and chemicals; performing service work in confined areas; and walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, and climbing ladders. Work may involve wearing self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during emergency conditions.
This position will engage in high performance, leading edge practices, which are innovative in their approach to increased stewardship and service excellence.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Desired Qualifications
Ability to read and create plant piping drawings; results oriented with strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills, good customer relations/service skills, and the ability to work independently and within a team.
A creative and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.