Energy Center Operator Technician 1

About the role

Ensures the safe, efficient, reliable operation of all Energy Center equipment and responds to all emergency conditions of the Utility Plant. Energy Center Operator Technician (ECOT) is proficient in using troubleshooting tools, process knowledge, piping diagrams, electrical prints, vendor's manuals and operating procedures to quickly eliminate any downtime. The ECOT is also an important member of emergency response protocol including responding to fire alarms in all buildings, silencing alarms and maintaining fire protection equipment per NFPA.

Responsibilities

• Operate all energy, utility and fire protection systems to include:
  • 7 and 10 Bar Air Compressors, dryers and associated valves
  • Weld water system including multiple pumps, tanks and coolers
  • Cooling tower and associated pump and motors
  • Chillers and associated pumps and motors
  • Gas fired water boilers and associated equipment
  • Air supply units for paint shop including filtering systems, pumps, piping and valves
  • Roof top units for body shop, assembly plant and the admin building
• Perform Utility Plant Systems troubleshooting which are varied and non-routine
• Incident investigations utilizing "5 whys" to eliminate issues
• Start/Stop equipment as required, and keep a log of the same
• Perform emergency isolation of site Fire Protection Loop
• NFPA required run test for fire water pumps and associated required systems testing
• Respond and assist Plant Security in fire alarm events
• Operate, monitor, and manage Building Management System (computer based control system for all Facilities operated equipment)
• Enter work orders in CMMS system
• Monitor and respond to 24x7x365 Facilities Help Desk support line
• Hurricane "Ride Out" team member with onsite shelter in place in a State of Emergency
• Shift log of all reported or investigated events and disposition
• Perform Lock out Tag out
• May modify existing processes, methods, and approaches
• Participate in regular scheduled meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years experience in a facilities related field
• Able to perform essential functions of the job
• Knowledge in Hot Water Boiler operation and Refrigeration cycle
• Ability to read blueprints/P&ID drawings/electrical schematics
• Must possess excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Must possess valid driver's license
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Software package (Word/Excel) for communication/reporting functions
• Conflict resolution
• Good communication skills
• Team work

Benefits

• Mitarbeiterhandy möglich
• Gesundheitsmaßnahmen
• Mitarbeiterrabatte möglich
• Mitarbeiter Events
• Parkplatz

Schedule

This position is based on rotating 12‑hour shifts (rotating between days and nights) and includes participation in the Hurricane Onsite Ride Out Team.

Mercedes‑Benz Vans, LLC, 8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy, 29456 Ladson – Contact: Lauren Ramel (lauren.ramel@mercedes-benz.com)