Plant Operator

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

About the role

The Hospital Central Utility Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and continuous operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the hospital’s central utility plant systems. These systems include low-pressure boilers, chillers, refrigeration equipment, HVAC systems, emergency power generation, and associated mechanical and electrical equipment. The position is critical to ensuring uninterrupted utility services that support patient care and hospital operations in compliance with City of Detroit, State of Michigan, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain low-pressure boilers, chillers, refrigeration systems, HVAC equipment, pumps, compressors, cooling towers, and related auxiliary systems.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal codes, including City of Detroit ordinances, OSHA regulations, and hospital safety standards.
• Perform routine inspections, testing, and operational adjustments to maintain optimal plant performance and energy efficiency.
• Respond promptly to system alarms, equipment malfunctions, and emergency situations to prevent service interruptions.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and reports of plant operations, maintenance activities, and regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff, contractors, and supervisors on repairs, shutdowns, and system upgrades.
• Monitor building automation systems (BAS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Support emergency power operations, including generators and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.
• Follow all infection control, safety, and hospital operational procedures.
• Assist with training of junior operators or apprentices as assigned.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience operating central utility plant equipment in a hospital, healthcare, or large industrial/institutional setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of boiler operations, refrigeration cycles, HVAC systems, electrical fundamentals, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and control diagrams.

Qualifications

• Valid City of Detroit Low Pressure Boiler Operator License.
• Valid City of Detroit 1st Class Refrigeration Operator License.
• Technical or trade school training preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, and paid volunteering opportunities.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan for retirement savings.