Power Plant Operator-In Charge

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI) is looking to hire a Power Plant Operator In-Charge to work 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm including some weekend and holiday hours as well as assisting with coverage for 1st and 3rd shift vacations. WMHI is a part of the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our employees. Hear from our employees.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• Top rated health plan options start at $35/month for single plans and $87/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is considered among the best in the country!
• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

As a Power Plant Operator-In Charge you are responsible for the following duties:

• Monitoring and maintaining the operation of the power plant which serves two state owned institutions (Winnebago Mental Health Institute, Wisconsin Resource Center), with steam, electricity, and compressed air on a year-round basis.
• Operation of the Power Plant which includes 4 boilers operating at 125 psi, fired with natural gas or fuel oil. The Power Plant also operates (2) 750 kw diesel-driven generators.
• Making responsive and correct decisions affecting operation of the plant. Such decisions consist of but are not limited to the start-up or shut-down of equipment, the need for emergency repairs, and identifying the existence of emergency situations and implementing the necessary corrective actions.

The starting salary is $27.66 per hour (approximately $57,500 per year) plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Positions eligible for an additional $0.80 for hours worked between 6 pm to 6 am, and a weekend differential of $0.80 for hours worked between midnight Friday to midnight Sunday.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Power Plant Operator In-Charge and is in pay schedule and range 03/16.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Employees are required to provide documentation of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date. Exceptions will be granted to those who obtain an approved medical or religious accommodation or those who provide documentation requiring a delay in receiving the vaccine.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience operating high pressure boilers and their control systems. Experience may include bringing boilers online and offline, completing routine inspections, water treatment and testing, maintaining logs, making adjustments to computer systems and mechanical hardware, etc.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Licensed boiler operator.
• Training and/or Experience using diesel-driven generators for emergency power.
• Training and/or experience operating electrical switch gear for emergency power.

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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs, click here.

For technical assistance and general information, please see Commonly Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Mike Sansom at [email protected].

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions.

The deadline to apply is May 29th at 11:59 pm.