Power Plant Operator I - Wilmington

About the role

Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare! ChristianaCare is looking for a full-time Certified Power Plant Operator I in Wilmington, Delaware to operate multiple high-pressure boilers/steam plant and auxiliary equipment such as plant air compressors, fuel and feed water systems. To operate multiple refrigeration machines and chiller plants including auxiliary equipment such as cooling towers, condenser and chilled water pumps and chemical treatment systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates steam generation plant for heating, dietary, humidification, laundry processes and sterilization.
• The ability to maintain steam systems at required pressures and temperatures.
• Operates and monitors various chiller plants and related equipment/systems.
• Monitors and reports any alarms associated with ATS, Emergency Generator and medical gas panels.
• Monitors gauges and meters to determine operating condition of power plant.
• Reports and logs about unusual conditions.
• Maintains a clean and safe workstation.
• Performs all aspects of operator maintenance.
• Performs chemical tests for water in boiler systems, chiller plants and maintains appropriate chemical levels.
• Starts and stops boilers, chillers and related equipment as needed for load transfer or maintenance reasons.
• Cleans condenser tubes on chillers as scheduled prior to cooling season.
• Loads/unloads auxiliary equipment record data (e.g., hours of operation, temperatures, pressure, fuel consumption).
• Maintains adequate oil levels in storage tanks for proper operation of power plant equipment.
• Assists boiler room maintenance personnel in equipment repair, replacement and modification.
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