Central Utility Plant (CUP) Operator - 038

About the role

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility maintenance services company, is seeking a Central Utility Plant Operator for its King of Prussia, Pennsylvania location.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers and all associated auxiliary equipment.
• Operate, monitor and maintain building automation systems associated with all boilers, chillers, water systems and auxiliaries.
• Perform routine and emergency repairs to electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machinery, systems and equipment.
• Perform all chemical treatment testing and monitoring associated with steam, cooling towers and chilled and hot water systems.
• Follow and perform detailed preventative maintenance tasks.
• Respond to alarms and take appropriate action to correct and communicate all issues.
• Document and record all operating equipment status and provide detailed shift information.
• Comply with all Federal, State, local and company policies regarding regulatory compliance and safety.
• May be required to perform additional or different duties to address business needs and changing practices.

Requirements

• Five or more years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam boiler, large tonnage refrigeration chillers and various building automation systems.
• Five or more years' experience with various building automation systems including programming knowledge, operation and troubleshooting.
• Strong background and knowledge in building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Universal Technician for CFC and State certified boiler operator license preferred.
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of all applicable OSHA governed safety requirements.
• Basic computer skills including all Microsoft applications.
• Must provide personal hand tools normally associated with work of an industrial nature.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently or as a team.
• Willing to work varying shifts, holidays, overtime and emergency call‑in coverage.

Skills

• Ability to follow detailed preventative maintenance tasks.
• Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.
• Chemical treatment testing and monitoring.
• Building automation systems operation and programming.

Working Conditions

• Physical demands: regularly required to talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, use hands, reach; occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste or smell; frequently lift/move up to 10 lb, occasionally up to 25 lb; close vision required.
• Work environment: occasional exposure to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, vibration; moderate noise level.