Power Plant Operator II KAL

Beacon Health System • Kalamazoo, MI

39d

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining and operating the gas or oil fired boilers and related auxiliary equipment in the Medical Center. Repairs and maintains all Medical Center property and equipment through scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance procedures. Maintains a continuous flow of steam to the Medical Center. Must have knowledge of physics, mechanical drawing, and blueprint reading as well as the analytical skills necessary to operate boiler and the repair of specialized systems such as water treatment systems and related equipment. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Requirements

• Certified Third Class Engineer.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.
• Two (2) years of boiler related work experience is required.
• Must have knowledge of physics, mechanical drawing, and blueprint reading as well as the analytical skills necessary to operate boiler and the repair of specialized systems such as water treatment systems and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Records all pertinent and required data in order to provide an accurate history of preventive maintenance, equipment problems, and their solutions. Reports all malfunctions or unusual situations to the work leader or management.
• Answers telephone calls and responds to emergency situations.
• When assigned, assists other maintenance personnel in performing their work.
• Performs assigned preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis. Locates and eliminates malfunctions in non-routine situations. In doing so, ensures that affected departments are prepared for and minimally inconvenienced by work performed.
• Make rounds of buildings and equipment on a scheduled basis. Cleans and maintains water softening equipment and de-alkalizers. Tests boiler water, makeup water, cooling towers and treat accordingly.
• Assist with the training and/or orientation of new Power Plant Operators.
• Responsible to be knowledgeable in usage of Building Automation System for control of Air Handlers and Associated Equipment.
• Responsible to have knowledge and understanding of the Pneumatic Tube System to assist maintenance mechanics with troubleshooting system problems.
• Capable of performing chiller start-up and shut-down as needed to maintain appropriate building temperatures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees