Position Summary
UConn’s Facilities Operations Department, Storrs Campus, has seven job openings for Power Plant Operator Trainee positions. The Co-Generation Plant produces high-pressure superheated steam, electrical power, and chilled water to supply energy to the Storrs campus. The plant has three 7 MW Solar combustion turbines as well as a 5 MW steam turbine and associated support equipment. In addition, a new Supplemental Utility Plant has been brought online this year.
These positions will receive on-the-job training in order to complete the requirements of a Power Plant Operator 1 job classification within a period of time not to exceed two years. These are permanent, full time positions working rotating days/shifts; five (5) teams of three (3) persons rotate working eight (8) hour weekdays and twelve (12) hour weekends. This is often called the “8 Plus 12 Plan”.
These positions are categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that effect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends or holidays). Applicants must possess a current motor vehicle operator license. Applicants must be lawfully permitted to work in the United States.
A full benefits package including medical and dental insurance is available. These positions may be eligible for weekend and shift differential.
UConn offers the following benefits for NP-2 employees:
- Excellent and affordable healthcare options
- Full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-benefits-overview/
- Employee retirement benefits (SERS Retirement plan). For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/retirement/
The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/.
Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses.
This position closes on February 15, 2023 at 11:55PM. For more details on the position, or to submit an application, please click on the link below: