Plant Engineer - Full Time - Evenings

Job Summary

Location: Methodist Fremont Health Hospital
Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 4pm to 12:30am

Responsible for

Operating and maintaining daily plant operations within the hospital.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, water treatment systems and testing, medical air and vacuum systems, medical gases, compressors, and refrigeration systems and equipment by following manufacturer and department policies and procedures to ensure a safe, comfortable healthcare environment.
• Operates and tests the Emergency Generator and Transfer Switch System in accordance with Joint Commission Standards to ensure essential electrical functions during emergencies and outages.
• Operates Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, building automation systems, refrigeration monitoring systems, patient care systems, and all support equipment systems by following manufacturer's specifications to ensure a comfortable, health environment for Health System facilities.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs of environmental control equipment and patient care systems by following maintenance schedules and specifications to ensure operational status when needed.
• Performs and documents scheduled equipment inspection rounds throughout the shift to ensure complete and accurate data for maintenance control.
• Performs water testing to determine chemical levels in various systems by using standard test methods and treating systems according to test results to ensure water meets established requirements.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of parts and supplies by using departmental inventory control procedures to ensure timely and cost efficient maintenance and repair activities.
• Maintains good working relations with staff members, patient families, supervisors, vendors, and contractors to ensure excellent customer service.

Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid and current driver's license required.
• Experience: 1 – 2 years previous experience in steam plant operations required.
  1 – 2 years previous experience in HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) required.
  1 – 2 years experience in troubleshooting equipment in mechanical or electrical fields preferred.
  1 year previous experience in hospital plant operations preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of mechanical and utility systems in buildings required.
• Knowledge of hospital plant operations preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.
• Requires the ability to provide transportation to other campus and/or work related locations within a reasonable time frame.

Physical Requirements

• Physical: Occasionally (1%-33%): Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Sitting, Frequently (34%-66%): Carrying, Lifting, Repetitive Motions, Speaking/talking, Standing, Walking, Constantly (67%-100%): Equipment/Machinery/Tools
• Hazards: Rare (1%-33%): Biological agents (primary air born & blood borne viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (Blood or Body Fluid-BBF), Occasionally (34%-66%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex), Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment), Explosives (pressurized gas), Electrical Shock/Static, Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

About the Role

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities they serve and the people they employ. They call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that sets them apart by helping families grow, making difficult diagnoses with compassion, going above and beyond for patients' needs, and celebrating patients who overcome challenges.

The company offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where all employees are valued. Employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities they live and work in.

Benefits

Nebraska Methodist Health System provides financial assistance, health education, outreach to diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities as part of their mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.