Utility Operator
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE
Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff by offering fantastic benefits like vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.
As a Utility Operator, you will:
As a Utility Operator, you will:
- Assess daily steam, electricity, and chilled water load demands and identify and operate equipment to meet campus needs.
- Monitor plant equipment through observation, data analysis, and remote systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Observe and interpret equipment conditions (sound, vibration, temperature, pressure, flow, electrical readings) and make necessary adjustments.
- Record data accurately in required written and electronic formats to meet regulatory and internal standards.
- Communicate with team members to support coordinated operations, such as detailed shift turnover information, equipment status, load changes, operational issues, and corrective actions.
- Submit and follow up on work orders for maintenance support.
- Assist maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
Husker Energy and Power has five levels of Utility Operator positions. Placement within a specific level is based on a candidate’s demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience, and required licensure. Operators at higher levels are assigned expanded responsibilities and more complex duties aligned with the scope and expectations of that level.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
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