Energy Production Operator

Corix • Cleveland, OH

10d • $28 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Thermal supplies steam heat and chilled water to residential, commercial, government, and institutional customers across downtown Cleveland. As an Energy Production Operator, you help keep that service running every day of the year. You will operate and maintain the boilers, chillers, generators, and supporting equipment at the heart of the plant, helping ensure the system delivers clean, reliable energy 365 days a year.

This is a hands-on role involving plant rounds from the basement to the roof, monitoring pressures and temperatures, managing water chemistry, and maintaining safe and efficient operations. You will work closely with a crew and communicate clearly during shift changes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Previous experience operating boilers, chillers, motors, pumps, and generators is an asset.
• Skilled in driving forklifts and manlifts, unloading trucks, and handling chemical totes.

Nice To Haves

• Ohio 3rd Class Stationary Engineers license.
• Refrigeration license.
• Past experience using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety and health policies and procedures.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment before use, write Safe Job Procedures when requested, and keep the plant, control room, and vehicles clean and safe.
• Start, stop, and operate boilers, chillers, generators, and auxiliary equipment, keeping system pressures and temperatures on target to meet customer demand.
• Conduct regular rounds and daily walkdowns of all plant floors and the roof to inspect equipment and document performance.
• Create work orders and prioritize them by their impact on customer service.
• Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning, oiling, greasing, and repacking pumps and valves.
• Isolate equipment using lockout/tagout and assist with repairs to equipment and structures.
• Test boiler and softener water, adjust chemical treatment, regenerate softeners, and mix treatment chemicals.
• Track reagent and bulk chemical inventory and unload chemical deliveries, including acid, caustic, salt, and drums.
• Take readings and samples and keep accurate, timely logs.
• Supply data for production reports, such as fuel and utility usage and steam and chilled water output.
• Communicate with peers at shift change about completed and planned work, and support teammates in safely operating plant equipment.
• Respond quickly to emergency callouts.
• Provide guided facility tours, explain the production process, and ensure visitors wear proper safety gear and sign in and out.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• A paid volunteer day each year.
• Professional development support, including coverage of professional membership dues and funding toward eligible education and training.

What This Job Offers

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