Plant Maintenance

CHI St Vincent Hot Springs•Hot Springs, AR

5d•$19 - $27

About The Position

The Operating Engineer independently performs journeyman-level duties and handles daily operational issues involving the energy plant, hospital, and associated equipment and systems. The role designs, constructs, installs, or maintains building systems and equipment to support safety, functionality, efficiency, and occupant comfort. The engineer monitors equipment and system problems and recommends solutions to optimize facility performance. The work requires technical expertise, a strong commitment to safety and efficiency, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work autonomously to high operational standards. Duties include operating high-pressure boilers, chillers, absorbers, and automated building-control computers; compiling water-treatment reports; maintaining boilers, chillers, pumps, steam pipes, and related machinery; and operating or adjusting air-handling equipment.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
At least 5 years of work experience in power plant operation, or successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship program in power plant operation or equivalent within healthcare or a related field.
Arkansas Boiler Operator credential within 12 months.

Responsibilities

Operate high-pressure boilers.
Operate chillers and absorbers.
Compile water-treatment reports.
Perform maintenance on boilers, chillers, pumps, steam pipes, and related machinery.
Operate the automated building-control computer and make corrections as required.
Operate and adjust air-handling equipment.
Monitor equipment and system problems and recommend solutions for optimal facility performance.
Design, construct, install, or maintain building systems and equipment to support safety, functionality, efficiency, and occupant comfort.