Central Plant Operator

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation•Blackstone, VA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description—it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we support. Our growth fuels programs, services, and lasting value for the Tribe, making every success a shared one. For over 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries has delivered essential services to federal clients across the globe. Whether supporting logistics, information technology, cyber security, or facilities operations, we are united by a shared mission: to create meaningful economic opportunity and growth of the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska. The Central Plant Operator tends ventilating and heating equipment, such as fans, vacuum pumps, air compressors, vents and ducts, and lubrication-oil coolers used in buildings or industrial processes. The Central Plant Operator serves as the site building automated systems, lighting systems, and centralized chiller plant operator. Under the technical guidance of the Chief Engineer, operate the centralized chiller plant, geothermal wells, building automated systems, and lighting control systems.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain interim secret clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Five (5) years of related experience.
Must be able to continue applicable training required to maintain skill, licenses, and certifications.
Must be able to complete no less than three (3) days, or twenty-four (24) hours of factory training on the facility management building automated systems and lighting systems.
Must be utilize the Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Must have skill and knowledge in HVAC and chiller systems, building automated systems, and lighting systems.
Ability to perform preventative maintenance on all operational and mechanical equipment and knowledge to operate related electrical equipment and machinery is required.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with MAXIMO is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as the site building automated systems, lighting systems, and centralized chiller plant operator.
Under the technical guidance of the Chief Engineer, operate the centralized chiller plante, geothermal wells, building automated systems, and lighting control systems.
While on watch or tour, makes adjustments and minor repairs to mechanical and electrical equipment and component parts of heating and air-conditioning systems and auxiliary support equipment.
Conducts physical inspections of equipment and tests equipment for correct operation of all components of the refrigeration cycle and other relevant factors contributing to the proper and efficient operations of HVAC systems and geothermal wells.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance on all operational and mechanical equipment and knowledge to operate related electrical equipment and machinery is required.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Tends to ventilating and heating equipment.
Adjusts valves to regulate temperature of lubrication oil and flow of water through system.
Moves controls to regulate speed of fans, adjust vents and ducts, records gauge readings, and repairs completed, and time lost because of inoperative equipment.
Writes repair work order tickets and out-of-order tags preparatory to equipment repair.
Inspects equipment to detect excessive noise and heat.
Replaces gauges and tightens and chalks leaky fittings, using wrenches, hammers, and chalking tool.
Cleans carbon deposits, pitch, and grease from fans, vents and ducts, using scrapers, hammer, and compressed air or steam.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.