Boiler Operator III

Cordia LLC•Harrisburg, PA

105d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Control Operator III is responsible for safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Cordia's Harrisburg district energy plant and distribution system. The role monitors, operates, and optimizes central utility equipment, including high-pressure boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, generators, water treatment systems, and associated auxiliary equipment to ensure uninterrupted customer service. Reporting to the Plant Manager and Operations Supervisor, the Control Operator III independently monitors plant conditions, identifies abnormal operating trends, responds to alarms, and makes operational adjustments to maximize system reliability, efficiency, and safety. The position supports preventive and corrective maintenance, uses the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and collaborates with maintenance personnel to improve equipment reliability and plant performance. The role calls for sound technical judgment and operational leadership, while upholding commitments to safety, environmental compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of five years of experience operating and/or maintaining central utility plants, district energy systems, cogeneration facilities, power plants, industrial boiler plants, or comparable industrial operations.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and respond to emergency call-outs as required.
Thorough understanding of boiler, chiller, steam, hot water, chilled water, and auxiliary plant systems.
Knowledge of plant operating procedures, equipment troubleshooting, and emergency response practices.
Ability to recognize abnormal operating conditions and make sound operational decisions under pressure.
Working knowledge of water treatment chemistry and industrial utility systems.
Proficiency with CMMS, Microsoft Office, and plant monitoring software.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accurate documentation.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout the facility for extended periods; climb stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms; bend, kneel, crouch, and work in confined or restricted spaces; and reach, grasp, and manipulate valves, controls, tools, and equipment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds when required.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments exposed to varying weather conditions, elevated temperatures, noise, vibration, steam, and industrial machinery.
Ability to distinguish alarms, communicate effectively by radio and telephone, and maintain visual awareness of gauges, control panels, and equipment indicators.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating high-pressure boilers, large centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, pumps, diesel generators, and associated plant systems.
Experience using computerized plant control systems (DCS/SCADA) and CMMS software.

Responsibilities

Safely operate, monitor, start, stop, and regulate boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, generators, heat exchangers, and associated auxiliary equipment.
Monitor plant and distribution system performance through the Distributed Control System (DCS), field inspections, and operating instrumentation.
Analyze operating conditions and make adjustments to optimize plant efficiency, reliability, and customer service.
Identify abnormal operating conditions and respond to alarms, equipment failures, and system emergencies.
Maintain operational readiness of local and remote plant facilities as assigned.
Monitor and record plant operating parameters, equipment status, and system performance.
Maintain accurate operating logs, shift reports, journals, and regulatory documentation.
Track operational trends and communicate changing plant conditions during shift turnover.
Use CMMS software to document work activities and equipment history.
Perform routine inspections and operational testing of plant equipment.
Assist maintenance personnel with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process-related equipment issues.
Identify opportunities to improve plant reliability, efficiency, and equipment performance.
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the facility.
Monitor boiler and cooling water chemistry and adjust treatment systems as required.
Ensure compliance with environmental permits, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Follow SOPs, LOTO, JSAs, and other safe work practices.
Promote a culture of safety by identifying and addressing workplace hazards.
Communicate plant status and equipment conditions effectively with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.
Participate in training and continuously expand technical knowledge of plant systems and operations.
Support emergency response efforts and perform additional duties as assigned.