Central Plant Operator

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation•Blackstone, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Plant Operator operates and maintains the site’s building automation systems, lighting systems, and centralized chiller plant. Under the technical guidance of the Chief Engineer, the operator supports efficient operation of the centralized chiller plant, geothermal wells, building automation systems, and lighting control systems. The role also monitors and maintains ventilating and heating equipment, including fans, vacuum pumps, air compressors, vents and ducts, and lubrication oil coolers used in building operations and industrial processes. This position is located in Blackstone, Virginia. The stated schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:45 PM, although shift assignments are at site management’s discretion and the employee may need to work alternate shifts, weekends, or holidays. Scheduled on-call duties may require reporting to work within one hour of notification. The position is non-exempt and covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The listed pay rate is $26.66 per hour, with $8.00 per hour in health and welfare. Second- and third-shift differentials are also described.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of related experience.
Ability to continue applicable training required to maintain skills, licenses, and certifications.
Ability to complete at least three days of factory training on the facility management building automation and lighting systems.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Skill and knowledge in HVAC and chiller systems, building automation systems, and lighting systems.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance on operational and mechanical equipment and knowledge of operating related electrical equipment and machinery.
Valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record to operate vehicles or equipment as required.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs from ladders or elevated platforms.
Ability to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in uncomfortable positions.
Ability to lift, carry, and set up tools, equipment, and parts weighing up to and occasionally over 50 pounds.
Comfort working in dirty, dusty, and greasy conditions indoors or outdoors, with frequent exposure to excessive noise.
Ability to perform duties under adverse weather conditions, including extreme cold or heat.
Ability to work alternate shift schedules, including weekends and holidays, when necessary to meet customer mission requirements.
Ability to perform scheduled on-call duties and report to work within one hour of notification.
Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and 5-panel drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with MAXIMO.

Responsibilities

Operate the site’s building automation systems, lighting systems, and centralized chiller plant.
Under the technical guidance of the Chief Engineer, operate the centralized chiller plant, geothermal wells, and lighting control systems.
Make repairs to mechanical and electrical equipment and component parts of heating and air-conditioning systems while on watch or tour.
Physically inspect equipment and test components of the refrigeration cycle and other factors affecting HVAC system and geothermal well operation.
Perform preventive maintenance on operational and mechanical equipment and operate related electrical equipment and machinery.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Tend ventilating and heating equipment.
Adjust valves to regulate lubrication oil temperature and water flow through the system.
Regulate fan speed, adjust vents and ducts, and record gauge readings, completed repairs, and time lost due to inoperative equipment.
Write repair work-order tickets and out-of-order tags in preparation for equipment repair.
Inspect equipment for excessive noise and heat.
Replace gauges and tighten and caulk leaky fittings using appropriate tools.
Clean carbon deposits, pitch, and grease from fans, vents, and ducts using scrapers, hammers, compressed air, or steam.
Perform other duties as assigned.