Plant Operator
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Plant Operator to support the operation and maintenance of a large commercial facility in Northern VA, (Fairfax). Schedule- Available shifts First Shift Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Days: Wednesday – Sunday Second Shift Hours: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM Days: Sunday – Thursday Third Shift Hours: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM Days: Saturday – Wednesday Position SummaryOperate, monitor, and maintain central utility plant equipment to support safe, reliable building operations. Responsibilities include boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, generators, and diesel fuel systems. Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to safety and compliance requirements.
Requirements
- DC 3rd Class Engineer license
- EPA 608 (Universal CFC)
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating boilers and/or chiller plant systems in a commercial/industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of boiler operations and basic chemistry concepts.
- Basic generator run log knowledge and documentation experience.
- Experience supporting diesel fuel systems and tank inspections for dual-fired equipment.
- BAS operational experience (monitoring, alarm response, basic navigation).
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor boiler systems; support basic boiler water chemistry and treatment activities.
- Operate and monitor chiller systems, including cooling towers, condenser/chilled water pumps, and related equipment.
- Perform routine generator operational checks and maintain basic generator run logs.
- Support diesel fuel operations for dual-fired equipment, including tank inspections and familiarity with equipment controls/monitoring.
- Utilize BAS to monitor equipment status, alarms, and trends; Siemens Desigo experience is a plus.
- Document rounds, readings, and operational activities per site standards.
Benefits
- We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan with a match.
- And...we offer some not-so-standard, extra great benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), and an Employee Assistance Program that offers free financial consultants, therapists, and lawyers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
