Central Plant Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain the hospital's Central Utility Plant.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers, chillers, pumps, HVAC equipment, and associated mechanical systems.
• Monitor and respond to equipment alarms using Niagara and Automated Logic building automation systems (BAS).
• Respond to facility emergencies, equipment failures, and service requests throughout the hospital.
• Operate and maintain five high-pressure steam boilers totaling 2,650 horsepower, providing steam for heating, humidification, sterilization, and domestic hot water.
• Monitor and maintain four 1,340-ton centrifugal chillers supporting patient care areas, medical equipment, and facility cooling.
• Aid with the operation and maintenance of medical gas systems, emergency generators, fire protection systems, and other critical building infrastructure.
• Document inspections, maintenance activities, and operational data while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with fellow operators and Facilities staff to maintain reliable, uninterrupted operation of all critical building systems.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and respond effectively during emergency situations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Experience

• Operating or maintaining central utility plants, commercial HVAC systems, industrial mechanical equipment, healthcare facilities, power plants, or similar environments.
• Experience with building automation systems (Niagara, Automated Logic, or similar).
• Experience with steam generation, chilled water systems, boilers, pumps, or industrial refrigeration.