Plant Operator

Cleveland Clinic • Mayfield Heights, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. As Plant Operator, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring reliable delivery of steam and chilled water to support essential heating and cooling operations. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining optimal steam pressure and water levels in boilers in accordance with established departmental protocols and guidance from facilities leadership. This role is exciting because it places you at the heart of essential facility operations, where your expertise directly impacts the comfort and functionality of the entire building. The position offers continuous opportunities to deepen your technical skills while contributing to a highly skilled, safety-focused team and provides development and growth opportunities to grow in your career. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent
• Two years of experience operating high-capacity boilers over thirty horsepower and other steam/chiller plant equipment or systems experience, OR internship experience with a Third-Class Stationary Engineer License or High-Pressure Boiler Operator License.
• OR Military experience such as Machinists Mate (MM), Electric Power Production (3E0X2) or similar will be considered
• Understanding of combustion controls, water chemistry and water conditioning equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating steam turbines
• Third Class Stationary Engineer License (CCE) OR High-Pressure Boiler Operator License through the Ohio Department of Commerce

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operation of the steam plant during assigned shift and in emergency conditions/situations.
• Ensures safe and effective operation of the plant.
• Regenerates and recharges water-conditioning equipment and adjusts chemical treatment in the boiler water, chilled water and condensing tower water at the assigned location.
• Maintains daily log of equipment status and activities performed during the shift and conveys all conditions to next shift.
• Assists in inventory, equipment rotation, PM and repair schedules, readings and report to the Manager any abnormal conditions.
• Troubleshoots steam/chiller plant systems and correct systems problems.
• Assists in monthly testing of emergency generators.
• Works with Boiler Mechanic and other facilities personnel to ensure the safe and effective operation of the steam/ chiller plant.
• Work may occasionally be assigned across multiple Cleveland Clinic locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees