Co-Generation Engineer

Job Summary: This position serves as the Utilities and Energy campus wide operator/dispatcher for the University of Oregon, and acts a as the point of contact for utility distribution issues at the University of Oregon. This position will safely operate the UO steam plant, which consists of two high-pressure saturated steam boilers with the combined capacity of 125,000 lbs per hour; One Combined Cycle Co-Generation plant (CTG/HRSG) capable of generating 7.5 MW (Gas Turbine) and 65,000 lbs of 600-psi steam: 3.5 MW (Steam Turbine). It will also operate the UO chilled water plant that consists of (5) electric centrifugal chillers with capacity of 7,500 tons of cooling with the additional 3 million gallon thermal tank, 18 cooling towers, pumps and associated equipment. The operator is responsible for the distribution of the 12,470 Volt electrical load to the UO campus buildings, and will assist with configuring the plant to “Island Mode” if loss of power occurs from EWEB. The incumbent is responsible for regulating access, pr

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Completed Boiler and Turbine Operator apprenticeship or equivalent combination of education and experience to include knowledge of turbine generators, centrifugal absorption chillers, high pressure boilers and related technical systems involving electrical, steam, and refrigeration.
• Position requires valid Oregon driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience operating high pressured boilers of 100 psi or greater.
• Experience operating Industrial chillers of 1000 tons or greater.
• Experience operating steam turbines.
• Experience working around high voltage equipment and lines.
• Knowledge or some background with Gas turbines and heat recovery boilers.
• Knowledge or some background with utility distribution ideally steam and chill water.
• Knowledge or some background with maintenance of Boilers, Chillers, Air compressors, DA Tanks, RO units, Pumps, and valves.
• Experience with software similar to Factory Talk, Siemens, PME software, Milestone Cameras and CMMS software such as AiM.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and Zoom Software.

Compensation: $38.87 - $59.58 per hour

Apply Online: To be considered for this position, submit a complete application that includes an online application, cover letter, and resume addressing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, and describe any transferable skills you may have. In your cover letter, please describe your experience operating boilers, chillers and turbines.