Power Plant Operator- Facilities

The Power Plant Operator tests and maintains treated water systems, and operates the high-pressure boiler, power plant, and cooling plant for the Health Science Center. Operates heating and cooling plant equipment that includes boilers that generate pressure in excess of 15 PSI and centrifugal chillers ranging in size up to 1500 tons. Logs entries daily as to the functions of the equipment daily check sheet. Repairs and maintains equipment as necessary. Performs routine maintenance tasks associated with the boilers and chillers and supporting equipment. Performs daily water sample readings on closed looped systems. Generates and maintains electronic and paper records.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Power Plant Operator- Facilities in Knoxville, TN, USA is $39,699 - $58,912 per year.

The University of Tennessee is a public research university in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is the flagship campus of the University of Tennessee system, with ten undergraduate colleges and eleven graduate colleges.