Power Plant Operator
About The Position
Come join the Plant Operations team at Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities. Position Purpose: The Plant Operator II performs a variety of tasks in the Power Plant to include operating hot water generators, chillers, oil and water pumps, cooling towers, keeping assigned areas clean and monitoring the energy management systems for the safe operation of the hospital. What you will do: Operates high temperature hot water system, maintaining proper output temperature relative to the outside temperature for the safety and comfort of patients, visitors and staff of the hospital. Following specific instructions operates high temperature hot water system on gas or oil, maintains an hourly log and reports malfunctions or calls contract service company, when necessary. Continually monitors smoke recorder when operating on oil and cleans smoke monitor lenses as necessary. Maintains a chemical testing log on the hot water and steam generator and chilled water systems. Makes adjustments as necessary to keep treatment at proper levels and to keep equipment from corroding. Monitors chiller operations making adjustments as necessary; performs and records hourly readings, making adjustments as necessary to maintain a comfort level in the hospital. Reports any malfunctions. Monitors operation of cooling towers, observing for algae in summer or ice in winter. Backwashes cooling tower filters as necessary. Monitors the energy management and climate control systems m Making adjustments as necessary.
Requirements
- Power Plant Operators (grandfathered prior to September 2005): High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Power Plant Operator Class 2 (hired after September 2005): High School diploma plus Class II Fireman’s license required.
- Knowledge of high temperature hot water systems and chiller operations preferred.
- Requires the ability to read and write English.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of high temperature hot water systems and chiller operations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operates high temperature hot water system, maintaining proper output temperature relative to the outside temperature for the safety and comfort of patients, visitors and staff of the hospital.
- Following specific instructions operates high temperature hot water system on gas or oil, maintains an hourly log and reports malfunctions or calls contract service company, when necessary.
- Continually monitors smoke recorder when operating on oil and cleans smoke monitor lenses as necessary.
- Maintains a chemical testing log on the hot water and steam generator and chilled water systems.
- Makes adjustments as necessary to keep treatment at proper levels and to keep equipment from corroding.
- Monitors chiller operations making adjustments as necessary; performs and records hourly readings, making adjustments as necessary to maintain a comfort level in the hospital.
- Reports any malfunctions.
- Monitors operation of cooling towers, observing for algae in summer or ice in winter.
- Backwashes cooling tower filters as necessary.
- Monitors the energy management and climate control systems m Making adjustments as necessary.
Benefits
- Full-Time, 40 Hours- Rotating Shift
- Our Mission and Core Values
- Career growth and advancement potential
- Award-winning Patient Access Department
- Pay Range: $27.35 - $43.75 hr.
- Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.
- Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.
- The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
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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
