Plant Operator
About The Position
CenTrio is looking for a dynamic Plant Operator to help support our Houston Operations! This is an onsite, full-time, and permanent position located in Downtown Houston. The Plant Operator will be a key member of Houston Plant Operations reporting directly to the Director of Operations. They are responsible for the day-to-day operations, repair and maintenance support duties, and troubleshooting of the central utility plants and building mechanical systems. CenTrio is a fully integrated, innovative, and sustainable energy services provider to a wide range of industries such as higher education & healthcare campuses, cities, and communities. It serves more with utility infrastructures serving more than 170+ million square feet of space and operations in 10 cities across the United States and growing. In each community, the company operates highly efficient and innovative utility infrastructures that produce and distribute electricity, steam, hot water and/or chilled water to customer buildings and campuses. Customers connected to these systems enjoy multiple benefits including reduced operating costs, lower emissions, and unmatched reliability. CenTrio is a wholly owned subsidiary of a global Infrastructure Investment Consortium with unmatched financial wherewithal and manages a portfolio of long-life, high-quality infrastructure assets with high barriers to entry that generate stable and growing cash flows.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- One (1) to five (5) years’ experience in operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of central heating and cooling plants.
- Highly analytical with a keen attention to detail
- Process oriented
- Delivers high-quality work with speed and accuracy
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication abilities
- Excellent foundation in the maintenance and troubleshooting of central heating and cooling plants
- Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems is required
- Valid Texas State Driver’s License
- All certifications/licenses must be up to date
- Successful completion of pre-employment screenings
- Will be available on a 24-hour basis, to assist in emergency situations and fill vacancies in the shift rotation as directed by the Operations Supervisor.
- Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Industrial Regulations, Environmental Protection Act and Regulations and HSE policies, programs, and procedures
- Responsible for identifying and reporting workplace HSE hazards and concerns to your supervisor immediately and providing solutions (if aware of any) to address these concerns as requested
- Immediate reporting of all work-related injuries/illness to your supervisor
- Adhere to various PPE requirements of the position which may include hearing protection, eye protection, hand protection, steel toe footwear, head protection, fall-protection, respirators (half-face and full-face)
Nice To Haves
- Additional studies and courses in a technical discipline would be a plus.
- Training, licenses, or certifications in plant operations considered advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Develop competency in operations of One and Three Houston Center existing plant facilities to ensure that unplanned outages are minimized. Make recommendations to the Operations Supervisor or Lead Operating Engineer to enhance reliability and plant performance.
- Coordinate with One and Three Houston Center Building Engineers all things pertaining to daily plant operation. And any planned/unplanned maintenance and/or plant shutdowns.
- Work with the Operations Supervisor and Lead Operating Engineer to perform maintenance programs and procedures.
- Develop an understanding of troubleshooting of the plant, distribution system, interface systems and energy transfer stations. Work in a safe manner while following applicable regulatory requirements.
- Follow plant operational procedures to ensure the accomplishment of plant production goals. Monitor and report on system performance to meet or exceed plant production goals.
- Investigate, take corrective action, and report on plant outages in an effort to minimize impact to customer services. Manage outage timetables that optimize cost effectiveness while insuring reliability.
- Develop proficiency as a plant operator in conjunction with cultivating skills in the calibration and troubleshooting of automation, power, and interface systems.
- Will be available on a 24-hour basis, to assist in emergency situations and fill vacancies in the shift rotation as directed by the Operations Supervisor.
- Track and log operational system status using applicable journals and control system tools. Understand system-operating requirements, identify trends, perform routine analysis and make recommendations for operating adjustments.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on building mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
- Must learn to operate USP plant.
Benefits
- Medical Benefits first day of hire
- Medical, dental, vision, Life & AD&D benefits
- Option of supplemental Life & AD&D benefits
- Company paid High Deductible Healthcare Benefit Plan
- 401k plan with 5% match
- Training Opportunities and career progression
- Competitive salaries that reflect the value of skills and experience
- Dynamic and friendly work environment in a rapidly expanding industry with a national presence
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Program/Hotline
- Corporate discounts (Travel, Entertainment, Home, Auto, Apparel, Health and Wellbeing, and other various retail options)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
