Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

Utility and Energy Services is responsible for the design, operation, maintenance, and repair of the campus’s energy generation and distribution infrastructure for steam (heating), chilled water (cooling), and electricity. We provide the campus community with reliable utility services in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner and offer measurement, line locating, performance engineering, regulatory and data management services.

• Diagnose, calibrate, read, repair, install, and modify utility instrumentation, and process controls. Work with the Operations Group to ensure equipment and devices are working as intended.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate and repair transmitters, pressure switches, controllers and other devices related to the control and operation of the plant and utility distribution systems.
• Willingness to learn about all aspects of plant and utility distribution systems.
• Conduct tests, commission, and inspect all installed equipment for proper operation, balance, sequence of operations and assembly of components and ensure compliance to CU Standards, codes, manufacturer's handbook schematics, project specifications, as-built drawings, diagrams and blue prints.
• Maintain documentation of all repair, calibrations, control points, and alarm and trip points of each piece of equipment; prepare schematic drawings, point-to-point diagrams, control loops, sketches and reports to indicate changes or adjustments made to plant systems.
• Assist in the overhaul of gas and steam turbine generators, boilers, and centrifugal chillers, pumps, motors, and other equipment.

This is an in-person position. 

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Two years of experience in maintaining, repairing, preventative maintenance, installing, modifying, and calibrating instrumentation and process controls in an industrial, chemical, or utility plant. Possess a strong electrical background.

• Able to read and understand PLC programs and ladder logic.
• Thorough knowledge of utility distribution system safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge in electronics, ModBus, and IT Ethernet communication.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and repair basic electrical issues.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Problem solving and ability to think independently.
• The ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software products.

• CCST level I or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in using P&ID, loop sheets, SEMA drawings, ladder logic and block logic.
• Experience with HART Rosemount transmitters and hand held communicator g.
• Experience with various calibration equipment and procedures for pressure and flow.
• Emphasis in electrical distribution systems experience.
• Experience operating Combustion Gas Turbines, HRSGs, Electric Chillers and Steam Boilers.
• Training from a military, accredited institution, or graduation from an apprenticeship program on boilers, turbines, steam, energy, power, heat transfer and power plant instrumentation, control and monitoring systems.