Plant Operator Water Treatment

Tucson Medical Center • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Plant Operator for Water Treatment at Tucson Medical Center is responsible for operating and monitoring all equipment and systems that generate, control, and deliver utilities safely and efficiently to the TMC campus. This role includes overseeing domestic water distribution and treatment programs, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards, and providing excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related plant operation and maintenance experience.
• Five years of water treatment experience for treatment position.
• TMC Tug License required within 30 days of hire, renewed annually.
• Preferred: Grade I or II Distribution System Operation Certification and Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of facility plant operations and regulations.
• Knowledge of treatment best practices and chemical handling.
• Skill in monitoring and identifying issues with plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment and monitor systems for utility generation and delivery.
• Exhibit excellence in customer service through appropriate interactions.
• Adhere to safety and confidentiality policies and standards.
• Examine machinery to identify malfunctions and make necessary adjustments.
• Fire boilers and operate auxiliary equipment to ensure a continuous supply of steam.
• Monitor fuel supplies and schedule deliveries as needed.
• Prepare boilers for state and insurance inspections.
• Read meters and gauges to check for proper operating conditions.
• Record equipment temperatures, fuel consumption, and water levels.
• Test boiler and cooling tower water samples and assign chemical treatments.
• Log reactions of emergency generators during tests.
• Ensure proper logging of files and records for work orders.
• Install and repair equipment and systems as needed.
• Monitor compliance with codes and regulations during inspections.
• Clean and repair boilers and associated equipment.
• Inspect parts for dimensional changes using appropriate tools.
• Coordinate planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Isolate defects in electrical equipment using testing instruments.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree