CERTIFIED PLANT OPERATOR

Methodist Hospitals Inc. • Merrillville, IN

55d

About The Position

Leads, trains others, operates, maintains, and repair the Methodist main steam and hot water plants and related equipment at all sites.

Requirements

• Must have valid working knowledge of state and federal EPA and DEP requirements as pertains to emissions and regulatory requirements of boiler operation.
• Pipefitting experience and knowledge of electrical components, water chemistry and metallurgy.
• Demonstrated ability to use communication devices, i.e., radios, beepers, telephones and computer devices and respond within an appropriate time period.
• Must be able to read and work from drawings and make sketches to document work.
• Practical working knowledge of all tools associated with boiler works and piping.
• Use of personal computer, Windows environment and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have valid driver's license and meet insurance requirements.
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent General Studies Required
• Must have worked as an advanced level fireman or engineer, attended technical school training or equivalent in engineering.
• Three to five years in the Steam/Power Engineering field with three years experience as a licensed (any state) Operating Engineer.
• 3 Steam/Power Engineering Required Licensed Boiler Engineer

Responsibilities

• Acts as department liaison with all applicable regulatory agencies, i.e., DEP, EPA, Boiler Inspectors and insurance inspectors.
• Maintains all required regulatory documentation.
• Coordinates weekly schedule to minimize overtime expenses while required repairs proceed.
• Monitors daily work flow of other Firemen, review logs, records and shift activities and reports all deviations to the Director of Facilities and site managers of Plant Operations.
• Completes daily time sheets and work requests.
• Inspect and perform necessary repairs to all piping systems relating to the operation of plant area located in the boiler room.
• Performs all preventive maintenance procedures to boiler systems and related equipment.
• Installs and inspects new equipment and systems.
• Maintains accurate repairs/replacement logs on all equipment and submits quarterly list for E.C. Committee Documentation as appropriate.
• Maintains current inventory of supplies and materials as needed for shop.
• Processes purchase requisitions to procure required materials and submits to the site managers of Plant Operations in a timely fashion.
• Schedules all utility shutdowns with site managers of Plant Operations to facilitate required repairs.
• Schedules, coordinates and participates, as required, with all major repairs within Plant Operations.
• Communicates with all members of the Facilities/Plant Operations Depts. to expedite coordination of trade activities.
• Works with staff to help provide clear direction, training and support to staff ensuring understanding of equipment, organizational mission and objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees