Central Utility Plant Operator

Amentum•Chesterfield, MO

1d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Central Utility Plant (CUP) Operator for a client site in the Greater St. Louis area. The operator runs and maintains plant equipment and systems at a large pharmaceutical facility, monitors and adjusts building automation systems, and helps ensure safe, efficient operation and regulatory compliance. The typical schedule is 12-hour night shifts, three to four days per week. The position requires flexibility to work overtime, holidays, weekends, various shifts, and alternative schedules. The operator also performs water treatment analysis, preventive maintenance, equipment and building rounds, and technical support and repairs. The role includes using electronic CMMS and Johnson Controls BAS, documenting equipment conditions and work, and coordinating subcontractors. Operators are expected to work collaboratively and professionally, manage competing priorities, take initiative in resolving problems, and adapt as needs change.

Requirements

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
Five years of experience as an industrial HVAC or industrial mechanical maintenance technician, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
City of St. Louis Stationary Engineer license, Class I.
Ability to work independently with attention to detail, comprehensive and analytical skills, and the ability to multitask.
Ability to obtain a security access badge at the client location.
Willingness to work overtime, holidays, various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident; United States work authorization sponsorship is not provided.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds; climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding; perform repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, stretching, reaching, and wrist movements; and walk extensively throughout the plant during a shift.
Ability to work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions and differentiate colors used in wire coding.
Ability to cope with job and work-environment stressors.
Typical schedule is 12-hour night shifts, three to four days per week.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Experience with HPSI steam boilers and associated equipment.
Training or experience with Johnson Controls Metasys building automation systems (BAS).
Experience working in a CMMS environment, such as SAP, Maximo, or EAMS.
Experience leading or supervising a multi-skilled technical workforce.
Experience working with complex electrical and mechanical building equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain Central Utility Plant equipment and systems at a large pharmaceutical facility.
Monitor building automation systems to ensure equipment operates properly, safely, and efficiently; adjust systems as needed.
Identify and correct problems with boilers, chillers, pumps, air compressors, highly purified water systems, clean steam, wastewater systems, and cooling towers.
Maintain daily equipment logs, submit required reports to the chief engineer, and meet local and state regulatory requirements.
Identify equipment problems and create work orders.
Coordinate and oversee subcontractor activities.
Perform water treatment chemical analysis.
Perform preventive maintenance and conduct building and CUP rounds.
Lead or assist technicians with building support services and equipment repairs; read and understand drawings, prints, and technical manuals.
Work with electronic CMMS and Johnson Controls BAS.
Perform other duties as assigned by Management or Lead.
Work respectfully and professionally with teammates and clients, demonstrating cultural awareness and attention to detail.
Balance multiple tasks, take initiative to resolve problems, and adjust priorities as needed.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats as needed.