Facilities Services invites applications for a Combined Heating and Power (CHP) Engineer. The CHP Engineer is responsible for generating campus wide electrical supply from the Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP) and generating steam to buildings for domestic hot water, building heating, food services and sterilization.

This position will work a rotating shift schedule. This position requires incumbent to develop a working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and correct common plant wide fault conditions; and develop a working knowledge of plant wide control systems.

• Safe and efficient operation of the following:
  1. Two (2) natural gas turbine generator sets
  2. Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) including supplemental duct burner
  3. Steam turbine generator set
  4. Two (2) natural gas compressors
  5. Backup water tube boilers and ancillary equipment to include evaporative cooling tower
  6. Reverse osmosis makeup water system using Emerson Delta V DCS and PLC based controllers
• Maintain proper campus electrical load, proper steam pressures to campus, oversee cooling tower operation, and verify water chemistries to ensure all equipment is protected and functioning properly. The existing steam boilers will be continually maintained and will be operational in backup to the CHP Plant.
• Maintaining watch on plant wide gauges, meters, and controls for correct operation
• Maintaining an accurate real-time plant log and entering all plant wide evolutions in log
• Performing all water sampling every shift while maintaining an accurate log of test results
• Entering water test results into an electronic database
• General plant wide housekeeping

• Licensed as a First-Class Boiler Operator in the State of Montana. If not, must provide evidence that one can be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• High school education, minimum four (4) years of experience operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers and pressure vessels requiring a first-class license to operate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Montana State Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of industrial casualty and safety procedures, LOTO procedures.
• Knowledge of boiler and turbine operation.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, electronic, and DCS controls.
• Knowledge of boiler operations (water tube and fire tube) and maintenance procedures for boilers, turbines, and their auxiliary devices and components.
• Ability to operate, adjust and control equipment without supervision.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing boiler, turbine and distribution piping maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Gas Turbine and HRSG theory and operation (cogeneration)
• Steam Turbine theory and operation
• Gas Compressor, Cooling Tower operation and maintenance
• DCS Control Systems
• RO Water Systems

(Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.)

• Lifting: Ground to 48 inches, up to 50 lbs. Ground to overhead, up to 15 lbs.
• Carrying: Front carry up to 50 lbs for 50 feet or less.
• Pushing/Pulling: (during the use of tools and pushing/pulling hand trucks). Push and pull forces required, 70 lbs sustained.
• Static trunk forward bending and twisting from a standing position while using tools.
• Reaching with your arms in all directions, including overhead.
• Balancing when climbing and working on a ladder or scaffold.
• Walking various distances throughout the day on even and uneven surfaces.
• Crawling on hands and knees, up to 15 feet.
• Use of various grip circumferences and strengths as well as static grip positions during the use of various tools (4 1/2" to 5 1/2" circumference needing an average of 50 lbs of grip force) and while manipulating various work materials (maximum 65 lbs).
• Work in high-temperature environments
• Work safely in a high noise environment
• Work while wearing PPE including respirators

Physical Screen will be administered prior to a final offer of employment.

Position Number: 089500

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), 12-hour rotating shifts, 12 months/year

Compensation Title: Stationary Engineer

Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum

Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

A complete application includes:

1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
2. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience
3. Three (3) Professional References – names and contact information

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking. Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.

Testing: Individual hiring departments withing the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Further, based on the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Dept. of State, the University may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the University is not able to pay the $100,000 payment accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.