Boiler Operator

Area of Interest: Support Services

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
Department: Plant Operations- MO
Shift: 1st 6:30am-3:00pm, Mon-Fri

About the role

Join the UnityPoint Health Team! As a Boiler Operator you will spearhead the safe, peak-efficiency operation of advanced boiler plant and enterprise steam systems. In this highly impactful role, you will own regulatory testing, compliance documentation, and emergency response coordination to guarantee uninterrupted facility operations.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more
• Pet insurance for your four-legged family members
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety, reliability, and operation of power generating equipment and associated electrical switchgear, including building automation systems, low and high pressure steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers, water treatment systems, pumps, valves, and distribution systems located in the central utility plant and throughout facilities
• Performs diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems (HVAC, refrigeration, emergency generators, utility distribution, chilled and hot water systems, fire protection and alarm systems, and other assigned equipment) to ensure continuous service
• Displays initiative and judgment in determining the extent of repairs, selecting appropriate materials, and utilizing effective methods and techniques to complete job assignments
• Installs and commissions new mechanical and electrical equipment as necessary and coordinates with Facilities leadership and contractors to sustain plant performance
• Performs minor building repairs (carpentry, painting, plastering, tiling) to support facility operations
• Keeps shops and mechanical rooms clean and organized; observes accepted procedures in the care and use of tools and equipment and complies with safety precautions and practices
• Utilizes work order systems, logs, and required documents to record work performed, dates, time, materials, equipment status, and testing results in accordance with SOPs and authorities having jurisdiction
• Serves as the point person for on-call issues, escalations, or emergencies within the facility; responds during off-duty hours, weekends, and holidays as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree in Industrial technology or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience operating and maintaining a boiler plant, including maintenance and/or repair, within industrial or commercial operations; familiar with plant operating techniques for systems and equipment
• Valid Driver's license

Pay

Salary Range: $24.50-$36.76/Hr

Schedule

Monday-Friday 6:30AM-3:00PM

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Short and long-term disability
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Daily Pay (early access to earned wages)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance