Power Plant Operator II (Two Open Positions)

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Closing Date:

01/06/2025

Type of Position:

Skilled Crafts and Trades

No

Job Type:

Regular

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Plant Operations & Maintenance

https://fama.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Power Plant Operator II position is responsible for training and performing tasks related to the operation of steam production equipment and various auxiliary systems within the power plant. This position will also assist with general boiler plant operation, boiler draft and combustion control, feed water, steam system management, auxiliary equipment monitoring and operation, boiler header and water column blowdowns, maintaining proper boiler water chemistry; perform minor maintenance as required; investigate and report operational issues, and adhere to safe operating procedures.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education of a High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver’s license for legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Arkansas
• At least one year of industrial and/or mechanical plant experience or equivalent experience where machine operation is emphasized

Preferred Qualifications:

• High-pressure boiler license
• DOT Gas Transmission Operator Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work rotating shifts to cover a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week operation
• Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment containing high-temperature boilers, high-pressure steam systems, high-voltage electric systems, and large rotating machinery
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions at an acceptable level. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions, safety guidelines, and operating procedures
• Ability to effective communication with power plant staff and supervision is essential
• Ability to perform minor, routine mechanical maintenance

Additional Information:

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a High-pressure boiler license within 6 months of hire
• Persons in this classification must satisfactorily complete all training requirements for the Steam Plant Operator II position within 2 years
• Compliance with all department safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures is mandatory

$56,123 - $63,138.50 - Commensurate with education and experience

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Proof of Veteran Status

Caitlin Hughes, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, cmmitche@uark.edu

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please upload a copy of your Driver's License

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes