Plant Operator [s]

General Summary

Operates and maintains an operational engineering plant providing services like heat, air conditioning, steam, and electricity.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Observes and interprets gauges and meters to monitor boiler operations and CEP plant performance.
• Adjusts controls to ensure safe and efficient plant operations meeting utility demands.
• Logs system operations to keep plant equipment in good working order.
• Maintains records and logs of various system aspects.
• Repairs and assists in repairing rotating machinery, steam systems, compressed gases, and water treatment systems.
• Treats cooling tower and boiler water with chemicals and analyzes water for acidity, conductivity, hardness, biological growth, and alkalinity.
• Maintains cleanliness and appearance of the plant.
• Assists other members of the maintenance team as needed.

Knowledge, Experience And Skill Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with computer software programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High School Graduate or technical/trade school certificate in related field preferred.
• American Society of Power Engineers, Power Plant Engineers 3rd Class Operator License required (obtainable within 6 months).
• TCPA Class A and Class B UST Training Certification required (obtainable within 6 months).

Knowledge, Experience And Skill Requirements (continued)

• Knowledge of Facility Computerized Maintenance Management System software (CMMS) highly desired.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, stand for long periods, and extend arms.
• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, and minor safety hazards.
• Pass a local background check and obtain NAC/LAC clearance after hire.

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, stand for long periods, and extend arms.
• May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.

Pay and Benefits

The minimum pay rate for this position is $33.44 per hour. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits including medical, well-being, financial planning, and short-term incentives benefits. Due to compliance requirements imposed by a federal contract, this position may be filled by U.S. Persons only. U.S. Persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, individuals granted refugee status in the U.S., and individuals granted asylum in the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)