Powerplant Operator II

About the role

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Seton Medical Center

Department: Facilities

Schedule: 3rd shift | Full-time

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: tuition reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time.

Responsibilities

• Control, start, and shut down primary and auxiliary power plant equipment—including boilers, turbines, generators, pumps, and compressors—using control boards and sequential switches.
• Monitor meters, gauges, and computer systems at established intervals to regulate power flow, adjust water levels, and detect potential operating problems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs, such as cleaning, lubricating equipment, and tightening leaking joints, to prevent system failure or deterioration.
• Document plant operations by maintaining accurate logs, completing forms, writing equipment malfunction reports, and handling emergency outage communication.
• Lead team operations by assigning daily work to maximize plant efficiency, assisting with shift scheduling, and training team members on equipment monitoring and maintenance.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on cross‑functional teams, participate in informational meetings and workshops, and assist with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have one or more of the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Relevant license
• Graduate of trade school

And one or more of the following:

• 5 years of relevant experience
• Other equivalent combination of relevant education or experience