Boiler Operator, PRN, Varied Shifts, Temporary

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under indirect supervision of the Lead Utility Plant Engineer, this role is responsible for monitoring, operating, troubleshooting, and performing all preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment associated with high-pressure steam boilers. The Boiler Operator ensures the uninterrupted, efficient, safe, and economical operation of all equipment. This position also performs other related work as assigned and demonstrates behaviors reflective of the mission and PRIIDE core values of UC Health, as well as specific competencies for successful job performance.

Requirements

Associates Degree - Mechanical Engineering or related field. 4 years of experience in lieu of Associates Degree.
Ohio actively licensed Stationary Engineer
Ohio actively licensed High Pressure Boiler Operator
2 Years equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

5 Years equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Monitors and records gauge and graph readings and assorted data of all major and auxiliary equipment, including high-pressure steam boilers, water softeners, air compressors, fire protection systems, associated pumps and motors.
Monitors the operation of all auxiliary and major hospital equipment to assure uninterrupted operation.
Performs ongoing preventive and corrective maintenance as scheduled or assigned of all systems and equipment, exercising accuracy in cleaning, inspecting, aligning, measuring, installing, and repairing these systems and equipment.
Checks for proper operation of the electrical management system and ensures generators and ATS operate as needed by monitoring the Power Logic System.
Monitors medical gas pressures throughout the facility complex.
Notifies the Director of Facilities of any problems related to the medical gas system.
Provides quality workmanship relating to co-workers and management's needs as described by work orders or the preventive maintenance schedule.
Records gas, electric, and water usage from meters, and steam production.
Receives all calls for routine and emergency service, including second and third shifts, weekends, and holidays. Dispatches calls to the appropriate Facilities staff on duty in a timely manner and produces necessary work orders.
Performs prescribed chemical tests, evaluates the results, and administers chemical treatment to maintain published limitations of chemical concentrations.
Responds to emergency call-ins and adapts to changes in the work environment/detail.
Assembles carts, shelving, and other equipment as assigned.
Maintains an effective standard of safety and cleanliness of Drake Center and its equipment by exercising all rules governing the use of protective clothing, application of tools, handling of chemicals, and machinery operation.
Cleans work area after the completion of each job or at the end of each shift.
Completes work order and PM work order documentation at the end of each shift in an accurate and timely manner.
Responsible for maintaining the Utility Plant storeroom organization and cleanliness.
Performs Utility Plant inventory counts in a timely manner.
Maintains inventory par levels to ensure proper supply levels and avoid stock shortages/outages.
Receives and checks Utility Plant orders for accuracy, stocks to shelves, and/or dispenses material/equipment for appropriate use.
Requests materials/equipment needed through submission of a written requisition identifying items to be ordered.
Essential personnel subject to all code gray and code yellow status.
Solicits and provides quotes within trade area for materials as needed.
Maintains adequate and current inventory of parts and supplies needed within trade area.
Coordinates with user departments with prior, clear, and adequate communication and notice for planned and unscheduled services disruption and equipment maintenance.
Prepares and submits for approval requisition/purchase orders for parts and supplies needed within trade area.
Encourages and provides to the Director of Facilities suggested areas of improvements: process efficiencies and cost avoidance proposals.
Supports and adheres to all policies and procedures.
Supports and adheres to all facilities Department’s Rules and Policies and Procedures.
Assists and provides support to any members of the Facilities team as requested and needed to resolve work repairs.
Completes tasks or otherwise requested by the Director of Facilities or any other executive or senior member of the management team.