Boiler Operator - CHP - Power Plant and Utilities - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise • Sayre, PA

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Every patient, caregiver, and department depends on reliable heat, hot water, steam, and critical building systems. As a Boiler Operator, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the infrastructure that keeps Guthrie hospital system operating safely and efficiently 24/7. If you enjoy hands-on mechanical work, problem-solving, and being an essential part of a mission-driven healthcare team, this is your opportunity to make an impact every day.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• During orientation period, employee maybe required to participate in a "Powered industrial truck operators" course (#78‐199 published by NIOSH) and is able to interpret and exercise all information and rules set forth in the regulations. This must be renewed by incumbent annually.
• Three (3) years of trade school or five (5) years’ comparable related experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as high‐pressure boiler operator in a hospital or industrial plant.
• Must have advanced knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards, i.e., Right‐to‐Know, Lock‐out Tag‐out, ladder safety, and other standards required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Power Plant Complex daily function and operation, ensuring safe and efficient operation of all mechanical/electrical systems including but not limited to; High Pressure Steam Boilers, Chillers (Steam Turbine & Electrical Centrifugal), Cooling Towers, Condenser and Chilled Water Pumps, Reciprocating Engine, Waste Heat Recovery System, Chemical Treatment Systems, Emergency Generators and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).
• Directly responsible for steam generation and distribution, chilled water generation and distribution and all piping, pumps, valves, switches, steam traps, pressure regulators, etc. making up and contributing to these systems.
• Reports regularly as requested to the Plant Operations Supervisor the condition of the Power Plant equipment systems & environment and the status of regulatory compliance requirements.
• Monitors the status of the emergency power generation and distribution systems.
• Monitors alarms on the Power Plant systems and equipment.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on Power Plant systems as needed to ensure maximum reliability of services to all areas of the hospital.
• Works with the Plant Operation/CHP Specialist, Electrician/CHP Specialist and 3rd party Energy Provider to optimize Combined Heat and Power (CHP) performance and the timing of scheduled PMs.
• Responsible to perform testing and maintain current records at required intervals to maintain licensure, certification, operating permits as required by TJC, DOH and DEP.
• Participates in certification exercises, shop meetings and other activities required to gain information and instructions that will keep the Power Plant operating effectively and efficiently.
• Responsible for the maintenance, testing, upkeep and cleanliness of the equipment and equipment support systems to maintain a clean safe working environment.
• Maintain all usage logs for fuel, water and steam equipment per Maintenance and regulatory requirements to include Plume monitoring and documentation.
• Monitor use and levels for fuel and oxygen to include but not limited to fuel oil tanks for boilers and generator.
• Monitors and maintains all required chemical levels for steam, tower water, soft water systems.
• Coordinate all outside vendor/agencies for servicing to maintain operational efficiency at the highest level.
• Assist in developing the capital equipment budget for cost center 831 and demonstrates cost effectiveness by: proper use and care of equipment; appropriate and prudent use of supplies; accurately recording labor and supply charges and appropriately utilizing available resources.
• Responds to emergencies in the facility, makes emergency repairs as needed and is part of weekend/holiday rotation to provide 24/7 coverage of the Power Plant and Hospital.
• Assists in removing snow from facilities grounds and maintains grounds as required.
• Provide assistance and coordination to others having worked in the Power Plant and assists with department-wide projects and/or responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire
• PTO starts Day 1
• Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match through Fidelity
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and professional well-being
• Shift Differentials and Premiums for evenings, nights, weekends, and float coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED