Electronics Specialist - Cogeneration System

Job Summary:

• This position provides an intermediate level skill set in Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E).
• The skill set level for this position allows one to work independently on less complicated equipment and systems or with minimal instruction and direction from Supervisor and/or advanced level technicians.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• The installation, preventive, predictive, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of the power plant boilers and associated plant auxiliary equipment and fuel handling systems.
  • (Examples: PLC's, CDS, VFD, VDS's, plant electrical systems consisting of 12.47kV, 4.16kV, 2.3kV, 480V and 120/280V, 480V motor control centers, CEMS, scientific analyzers for the water chemistry, steam turbine and diesel generator voltage regulators and governor control systems, electrical protective relaying).
• This position provides an intermediate skill set in the electrical, instrumentation and control circuitry on equipment and systems.
  • (Examples: Instrument air, fans, pumps, valves, control valves, mills, cooling towers, fluid drives, air compressors water treatment systems, bag houses, fuel handling systems, stack lights and railroad crossing signals).
• This position requires a fundamental understanding of said systems, equipment, and components.
• It will also allow for development, modification and implementation of daily reports on the DCS.
• With appropriate training, this position is expected to become conversant with the EPA and DAQ regulatory requirements as they pertain to the CEMS.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

• Cogeneration Systems is part of client Energy Services.
• The primary purpose of Cogeneration Systems is the generation of steam to the various buildings on the University campus and to the Hospitals.
• Steam is critical to the operations of the University and Hospitals.
• It is used for heating, cooling, domestic hot water, sterilization of surgical instruments, distilled water production, food preparation and dish washing.
• Cogeneration Systems also generate electricity as a byproduct of steam generation.
• It can presently supply about 30 percent of the peak campus electrical load.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in electronics; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Experience in repair and maintenance in a variety of electrical/electronic equipment or systems.

Required Competencies:

• Position will work in extreme weather conditions including extreme heat/cold, direct sun, precipitation and/or wind.
• Must be able to remain in a single or stationary location/position for extended periods of time.
• Must have ability to Product/descend stairs in buildings without an elevator.
• Will require employees to enter confined spaces or hazardous environments with the appropriate PPE in accordance with established procedures.

Additional Information:

• This position supports the Cogeneration Facility and Manning Drive Steam Plant which is a continuous 24/7-365 days operation to meet the demands and maintain reliability of the University campus and Hospitals.
• Events that jeopardize the facility's capacity to produce steam and electricity must be correct immediately.
• Therefore, this position may be required to report to work or remain at work during adverse weather events, university or public health emergency.