Entry Level Power Plant Operator Jobs in Colorado

Department Information This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. This posting will remain open until this position is filled.

Division of Facilities Management - North District The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) is a customer-driven support organization responsible for operating, maintaining and managing the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards. This is done in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, patients, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities, campuses and in the surrounding neighborhoods. These services include the day-to-day facility maintenance and operational needs of buildings, grounds, custodial and fleet services.

North District services the following facilities: Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHFL) Wheat Ridge Regional Center to include 20 Group Homes Gilliam Youth Services Center Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center (Aspire, Golden Peak, and Summit YSCs) Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center Mount View Youth Services Center Platte Valley Youth Services Center Prairie Vista Youth Services Center Description of Job This is a full time, in person and essential position. Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

This work unit exists to operate, maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Central heat plant, facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses and in the surrounding neighborhoods. This position exists to provide operations and maintenance functions for the facilities' physical plant equipment located within the Heat plant structure, and outside factors, by performing essential operational functions, maintenance, cleanliness, preservation, scheduled and emergency repairs (electrical and mechanical) to insure effective, operational practices to insure equipment longevity. The Central Heat Plant monitors the Energy Management System (EMS), the Monaco D-21 Fire Alarm (a Life/Safety System), performs dispatch duties for service calls, coordinates maintenance functions that affect the EMS and to perform whatever administrative functions are needed to document regulatory compliance and task completion.

Primary Job Duties Operation and maintenance of high temperature hot water generators using natural gas, and diesel, analysis of all process fluids entering and leaving the steam plant, by utilizing accepted methods of analysis to obtain the desired results. To operate and maintain all environmental emission control systems to insure a safe environment at all times, which includes proper operation while burning natural gas or fuel oil. Accomplishes assigned scheduled preventative equipment maintenance by following the guidelines established by the plant supervisor, Follows manufactures guidelines and equipment status.

Maintains plant cleanliness. Ensure proper operation of plant machinery including valves, pumps, fans, turbines, electric motors, coal and ash handling system components, piping distribution system components and digital control system components. Troubleshoot and repair to restore proper operation of plant machinery including piping systems, valves, pumps, fans, turbines, electric motors, coal and ash handling system components and digital control system components.

Monitors, adjusts and operates the High Temperature Hot Water Generators at J Plant; as well as related equipment to include: fans, pumps, piping systems, valves, gauges, and computer based Direct Drive Control (DCC) systems, Emergency Diesel Generators (usually called EGEN's) as well as the Energy Management System and the Monaco D 21 Fire Alarm System etc. In addition essential services such as electrical distribution, high temperature hot water (HTHW) as an energy source that provides heating, hot water, process steam and emergency electrical power for the Ft. Logan campus.

Monitors and maintains equipment in the central utility plant for the Lookout Mountain Youth Service Center (LMYSC) campus. Provides support for various equipment located at the various sites around the state. Some examples are emergency generators, fuel tanks, fuel lines, mobile generators and other associated equipment.

Answers phones from building tenants; directs calls and dispatches DFM personnel and others as necessary. Coordinates and oversees after hours emergencies as required. Provides appropriate notification to supervisory personnel and / or the management team.

The building J Plant Control Room is the North District Operations Center. Monitor Apogee facility automation system for alarms that need to be addressed during 2nd and 3rd shifts. Notify night truck mechanics or trade shop supervisors as appropriate for situations that need immediate attention.

Answer phones from building tenants during 2nd and 3rd shifts and determine which requests need to be addressed immediately. Notifies night truck mechanics on 2nd shift or trade shop supervisors on 3rd shift. When required, it operates, tests, and maintains diesel powered emergency electric generators in accordance with manufacturers specifications and Joints Commissions standards.

Maintains grounds area surrounding building, operates state vehicles and all other duties as assigned. Performs water testing and chemical treatment on HTHW generators, boilers, cooling towers, feed water, condensate, chilled water, condenser water systems and other testing as required. Snow removal.

Other duties as assigned. Call Back applies when an eligible nonexempt employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. An eligible nonexempt employee does not have to be on call eligible to receive call back pay.

If there is no release from work between the call back hours and regular shift, it is considered a continuation of the shift and call back does not apply; instead, if applicable, the nonexempt employee may earn overtime or compensatory time. When a nonexempt employee is called back, they are entitled to a minimum of two (2) hours of their regular base pay (call back pay) or pay for the actual amount of time spent responding to the call, whichever is greater. Call back time is counted as work time.

Essential Positions. Positions that perform essential services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of patients, residents and offenders of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can only be FLSA nonexempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Experience Only: Applicants must have at least four (4) years of work experience in high pressure boiler operations performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.You must thoroughly detail this experience in the work experience section of your application. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or experience in high pressure boiler operations equal to four (4) years. Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week)

Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant years of State experience.

Possession of a valid Stationary Engineer License "A", ASOPE or equivalent. You must attach your license/certification to this job application. Conditions of Employment: This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application, and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.

Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check. This position must possess and maintain a valid Stationary Engineer License "A", ASOPE, or equivalent license/certification within 9 months of hire and maintain throughout employment in this position. Must possess and maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver's license.

Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date. Must successfully pass Motor Vehicle Check Travel - This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools to perform daily duties. Travel to training and meetings.

On occasion, this position travels to other districts. Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption. Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.

Must be available to respond in person to after hours calls via call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or interruption. Will be required to work various hours for coverage, weather related issues and essential/emergency services outside of normal business hours. Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Explain: Proximity to moving, mechanical parts, Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Exposure to electrical shock, and or working in high exposed places, Fuels, Fuel by products, lubricating oil and greases, chemicals used to both test and treat all waters associated with the plant. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: Disclose that information on the application. Provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.

Provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. CDHS Selection Process Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week).

Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Minimum Qualification Screening Process A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.

You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications.

Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit

Your Work Experience/Job Duties Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental Questions Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated.

You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website. You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. You can find the official appeal form here.

You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: By email:dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us or or Postmarked in US Mail to: 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or Hand delivered to: 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or Faxed to 303.866.5038 within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: At 303.866.3300, or Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage. Supplemental Information How to Apply   About Us & Benefits If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)

Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans Employer supplemented Health Savings Account Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave State of Colorado...