Energy Center Operator, Mercy Springfield

Mercy • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Energy Center Operator I is an entry-level position supporting a safe working environment and an exceptional Environment of Care for Mercy. The incumbent learns to operate HVAC and refrigeration systems, follow work practices and safety procedures, and understand applicable equipment regulatory requirements. The role also provides an opportunity to learn the proper use of basic tools and equipment for maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC and refrigeration systems. Exceptional customer service and communication skills are required. The role requires general manual dexterity, basic math knowledge, and mechanical aptitude. Advancement to Energy Center Operator II requires applicable licensure and favorable results on both oral and written competency exams. One or two years of trade school is recommended to prepare for advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent, or one year of directly relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license for all Mercy locations.
• Entry-level basic knowledge of boiler, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical distribution, and control system maintenance and operation.
• EPA-approved Universal Certification for handling refrigerants; certification must be achieved within 12 months of employment where required.
• Class C Tank Operator Training and Certification for locations with underground storage tanks; certification must be achieved within 90 days of employment.
• Mercy Arkansas Hospitals: High Pressure Boiler Operator’s License administered by the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing where boilers are installed; required before advancing to Energy Center Operator II.
• Mercy OKC Hospital: Class II Boiler Operator’s License administered by Oklahoma City where boilers are installed; required before advancing to Energy Center Operator II.
• Mercy OKC Hospital: Class II Boiler Operator’s License administered by the Oklahoma Department of Labor where boilers are installed; required before advancing to Energy Center Operator II.
• Oral and written communication skills to communicate with customers and follow instructions; ability to read and understand technical manuals.
• Numerical ability to perform calculations for testing, installation, measurement, estimation, and equipment repair.
• Ability to prioritize work, conceptualize and formulate a finished product, and manage time and materials efficiently.
• Form perception and spatial ability to measure and install parts and equipment and understand forms and relationships when working from blueprints or specifications.
• Knowledge and use of computer software such as Outlook, TMS, and/or Nuvolo.
• General manual dexterity, basic math knowledge, and mechanical aptitude.
• Favorable results on both oral and written competency exams before advancing to Energy Center Operator II.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of training at a technical or vocational school.
• Boiler, HVAC, or refrigeration licensure.
• One or more years of experience as a maintenance technician in a healthcare, educational, or industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Learn the operation of HVAC and refrigeration systems, work practices, safety procedures, and applicable equipment regulatory requirements.
• Learn to use basic tools and equipment to maintain and troubleshoot HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Complete work assignments in a high-quality manner while managing time and materials efficiently and keeping costs low for Mercy.
• Communicate with customers, follow instructions, and provide exceptional customer service.
• Prioritize work assignments and use technical manuals, blueprints, or specifications to support testing, installation, measurement, estimation, and equipment repair.
• Teach or conduct learning sessions as needed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED