Plant Operations Technician

Ochsner LSU Health System•Shreveport, LA

18d

About The Position

This job maintains, operates, monitors, repairs all utilities and related central plant equipment and responds to maintenance requests for assistance to hospital, clinic and supporting facilities. Maintains central plant in good, clean working condition maintains preventative maintenance (P.M.), and schedules and completes corrective maintenance to all equipment in a timely and professional manner actively documenting all activities and maintenance. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Experience with water treatment for heating and cooling systems in order to efficiently protect the water and steam piping and integrity.
Experience using HVAC/Temperature controls, Energy Management Systems, Computer Operations in order to maintain proper building temperature comfort levels.
Current 2nd Class Engineers Certificate for Air Condition / Refrigeration - ONLY if working at a facility in Orleans Parish
Knowledge of Pneumatic tube system operation in order to repair and maintain associated equipment.
Basic math skills.
Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor under stressful conditions.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Properly answers phone and resolves requests by using name and identifying department.
Completes preventive maintenance and work requests promptly by using proper work order form.
Monitors and operates power plant equipment by visually inspecting and adjusting equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.
Monitors, operates and troubleshoots engineering equipment and systems by following manufacturers’ recommended maintenance and operating parameters.
Operates, monitors and maintains Energy Management System by adjusting heating/cooling schedules as dictated by building loads.
Performs building rounds and equipment inspections by properly entering round sheet data and reporting problems to supervisor.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

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