Plant Operations Technician- Baton Rouge

Ochsner Health•Baton Rouge, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operations Technician maintains, operates, monitors, and repairs utilities and related central plant equipment, and responds to maintenance requests from hospitals, clinics, and supporting facilities. The technician keeps the central plant clean and in good working condition, performs preventive maintenance, schedules and completes corrective maintenance in a timely and professional manner, and documents maintenance activities. The role includes monitoring power plant equipment and engineering systems, operating an Energy Management System, conducting building rounds and equipment inspections, and responding to work requests. The technician must follow applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The physical demands are classified as Medium Work, and the healthcare setting may involve occupational exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience with water treatment for heating and cooling systems to protect water and steam piping and system integrity.
Experience using HVAC/temperature controls, Energy Management Systems, and computer operations to maintain appropriate building temperature and comfort levels.
Current 2nd Class Engineers Certificate for Air Condition / Refrigeration, required only when working at a facility in Orleans Parish.
Knowledge of pneumatic tube system operation for repairing and maintaining related equipment.
Basic math skills.
Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor under stressful conditions.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Operating Engineering.
Current 2nd Class Engineers Certificate for Boilers & Air Condition.

Responsibilities

Answer calls appropriately and resolve requests by obtaining the caller’s name and identifying department.
Complete preventive maintenance and work requests promptly using the proper work order form.
Visually inspect and adjust power plant equipment to operate it efficiently.
Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot engineering equipment and systems according to manufacturers’ recommended maintenance and operating parameters.
Operate, monitor, and maintain the Energy Management System, adjusting heating and cooling schedules according to building loads.
Conduct building rounds and equipment inspections, accurately enter round-sheet data, and report problems to a supervisor.
Maintain the central plant in clean, good working condition and document maintenance activities.
Schedule and complete corrective maintenance on equipment in a timely and professional manner.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.