Plant Operator (Steam and Boiler)

ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP is looking for a Plant Operator at our North Chicago Facility to join our Operations Services team. The position is onsite. The Plant Operator position centers around a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment and systems. The Plant Operator provides technical understanding of and practical experience with the distribution, production, and components associated with multiple electrical, motor, water, air, heating and cooling systems. Plant Operators operate, maintain, and perform basic repairs on most equipment and systems in the plant. This individual will be responsible for following safety programs for all facility activities and equipment, as well as assisting and maintaining trouble call procedures for facilities. This position requires working a 12-hour rotating shift, including overnight, weekend and possible holidays, and be available for call-in work. To be successful in this role you will need to: Operate, maintain, and perform basic repair on most equipment and systems in the plantApply technical understanding of and practical experience with the operation of distribution, production and components associated with:Steam, condensate, chilled water, electrical motors, paralleling switch gear, motor control centers, condenser systems, variable frequency drives, reciprocating engines, generators, compressed air and compressors, pumps, chillers, air handlers, boilers, cooling towers, pneumatic and low voltage control systemsPerforms preventative maintenance procedures to assure the plant equipment is in good working condition Operate Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipmentStart-up activities including trouble shootingPositively interact with customers as neededMaintain tracking for long-term performance evaluations and adherence to baseline requirementsSafety training; lock out/tag outSDS administrationFollow proper procedure for all maintenance activitiesAssist and maintain establishment of maintenance and work order procedures for the facility that effectively communicate problems and recommend a course of action Your Background Includes High School Diploma or GEDThree to six (3-6) years’ of related experience4th Class Power Engineer NIULPE License Certification or higher (achieved before or within 18 months of employment in the position)Work 12-hour rotating shift schedule, nights, weekends, and holidays as neededBasic computer skills required including data input, work order coordination and daily logsMust be within a reasonable commute from our office at: 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064 A Bonus To Have Associate’s degree (AA or AS) or Technical degreeSix to eight (6-8) years’ related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience What We Bring To You Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursementComprehensive health, dental, vision insurance plans and wellness plans for employee and your familyLife insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits401(k) Savings PlanPaid HolidaysPaid Vacation and Personal/Sick LeavePaid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/childrenHighly competitive salaries and incentive structurePay range: $38.00 to $44.00 per hour, commensurate with experience We Want You To Know ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity. Join our world-class team to provide mission-critical infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more. The Company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Energy Systems Group, LLC and its commonly owned affiliates, PacificWest Energy Solutions, Inc. and Yearout Energy Solutions Company, LLC, (collectively, "ESG") do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiting entities (generally, “Agency[ies]”). 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