Central Utility Plant Operator

Cushman & Wakefield•Dallas, TX

3d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Operate, Repair/Assist and PM all of the physical plant’s main and auxiliary equipment to include all HVAC equipment, air compressors, chillers, AHU’s, pumps, exhaust systems, life safety systems, etc in a mixed use corporate environment. Help plan, coordinate and accomplish operational and maintenance activities which ensure timely and cost-efficient completion of departmental goals and objectives. Provide assistance to team members on daily activities. Candidate must be able to work a 12 hour shift of days and nights. Apply knowledge and experience in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of all related physical plant equipment under the responsibility of the Operations & Maintenance Department. Be able to take charge of a Shift and make Operating decisions without Supervision Responsible for knowing and following strict Operating procedures for applicable equipment as trained. Responsible for following the two-man Safety verification process. Learn the plant systems and operating procedures for the physical plants main and auxiliary equipment. Basic Computer skills required. Answering, Composing and Sending E-mails. Completing Work orders on Client Based Maintenance Program. Make designated operators’ rounds, document equipment-operating conditions and identify and report non-standard conditions. Responsible for monitoring Manufacturing and Building Systems and notifying customer facilities when a system is not operating under normal condition. Perform advanced preventative maintenance functions on selective equipment and make a positive impact in completing root cause analysis on troubled equipment. Show proficiency with the procedures/processes required to effectively test and analyze equipment and systems. Ability to work a flexible schedule to cover a 24/7 operation (12 hour shifts, Holidays and Weekends). Must be able to work adjusted shifts. Operators will use their hand tools, measuring instruments, and other equipment necessary to perform repairs and PM to the job. Must be able to follow E-mailed, writing and verbal instructions. Operators will be required to perform a multitude of other Maintenance type of duties as assigned within a team-oriented environment. Willing to work overtime as needed.

Requirements

High School graduate, GED, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, math ability and a positive attitude.
Able to work with computers, automated controls and their associated operating systems.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Minimum three (3) years experience as a Building operator.
Must pass a criminal background check, physical exam, and drug screen.
Capable to ascend/descent ladders and stairs for completing operators’ daily rounds.
Capable of lifting to 25 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

Operate, Repair/Assist and PM all of the physical plant’s main and auxiliary equipment to include all HVAC equipment, air compressors, chillers, AHU’s, pumps, exhaust systems, life safety systems, etc in a mixed use corporate environment.
Help plan, coordinate and accomplish operational and maintenance activities which ensure timely and cost-efficient completion of departmental goals and objectives.
Provide assistance to team members on daily activities.
Apply knowledge and experience in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of all related physical plant equipment under the responsibility of the Operations & Maintenance Department.
Take charge of a Shift and make Operating decisions without Supervision.
Follow strict Operating procedures for applicable equipment as trained.
Follow the two-man Safety verification process.
Learn the plant systems and operating procedures for the physical plants main and auxiliary equipment.
Answer, Compose and Send E-mails.
Complete Work orders on Client Based Maintenance Program.
Make designated operators’ rounds, document equipment-operating conditions and identify and report non-standard conditions.
Monitor Manufacturing and Building Systems and notifying customer facilities when a system is not operating under normal condition.
Perform advanced preventative maintenance functions on selective equipment and make a positive impact in completing root cause analysis on troubled equipment.
Show proficiency with the procedures/processes required to effectively test and analyze equipment and systems.
Use hand tools, measuring instruments, and other equipment necessary to perform repairs and PM to the job.
Follow E-mailed, writing and verbal instructions.
Perform a multitude of other Maintenance type of duties as assigned within a team-oriented environment.
Work overtime as needed.