Plant Operations Technician

About the role

The Plant Operator is responsible for the daily operations of the facility’s central energy plant, and the main plumbing, electrical, and HVAC system. Utilizing a working knowledge of boilers, chillers, and other plant equipment, the plant Operator ensures the plant consistently runs efficiently, safely, and smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring proper water chemistry, alternative fuel operations, and safety equipment functionality.
• Operate the chiller plant in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring proper operating pressures, temperature differentials, and water chemistry.
• Operate medical gas source equipment in a safe and efficient manner ensuring proper operating parameters, equal equipment run times, and safety equipment functionality.
• Operate air distribution equipment (AHUs) in a safe efficient manner, ensuring proper air pressurization, space temperatures, and equipment cleanliness.
• Interact with facility management leadership for reporting.
• Monitor the plant equipment to ensure it remains in optimal working order, and repair or replace equipment as it becomes necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in the engineering-related field or Associates’ Degree in engineering-related field or trade/technical certification
• 3+ years of experience in Plant Operations
• High school diploma or GED, 5+ years’ experience in Plant Operations
• Experience in Plant Operations in an acute care setting

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts