Utility Plant Operator I

About the role

You will play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of campus utility systems. Under the guidance of senior operators, you will monitor, operate, and support all ENGIE‑operated utility plants and associated systems on campus, working with equipment such as boilers, turbines, chillers, emergency generators, air compressors, pumps, motors, and water‑treatment systems. The position involves hands‑on operations, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and maintaining accurate logs and records while upholding strict safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant systems, take readings, and adjust operations to maintain performance and efficiency.
• Respond to alarms and changing system conditions.
• Perform equipment inspections and basic troubleshooting.
• Execute equipment startup, shutdown, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Operate boilers, turbines, chillers, generators, and associated utility systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of plant equipment and work areas.
• Communicate effectively with incoming shifts to ensure continuity of operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to drive a company vehicle.
• Attendance at the worksite on a daily basis with consistent punctuality.
• Willingness to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies.
• Ability to perform up to 10 % outdoor work and work in various weather conditions.

Schedule

This position follows a 12‑hour fixed‑shift schedule. Operators are assigned to either dayshift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM) or night shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) and remain on that shift—no swing shifts. The work pattern follows a 2‑2‑3 schedule that repeats every two weeks, providing every other weekend off as a three‑day weekend. Availability for occasional emergency call‑ins is required.

Training and Advancement

• Training to obtain the State of Ohio Stationary Steam Engineer’s License within 12–18 months.
• Upon successful completion, eligibility for promotion to Utility Plant Operator II with a pay increase to $38.80 per hour.

Pay

Hourly range: $24.38 – $37.32 USD (average expected pay for a qualified candidate). Compensation complies with all applicable minimum‑wage laws. In addition to base pay, the position is eligible for a competitive bonus/incentive plan.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Generous paid time off, including wellness days, holidays, and leave programs.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Supplemental benefits for full‑time employees that support emotional and physical well‑being throughout life stages (family forming, caregiver benefits, etc.).