Power Plant Operator, Full-time Days

Beacon Health System•Kalamazoo, MI

60d

About The Position

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time day shift Power Plant Operator for our Facilities Department in Kalamazoo, MI. Be a Beacon. Make a Difference. At Beacon Health System, every role contributes to a healthier, stronger community. Whether you're supporting care behind the scenes or leading essential services, your work helps advance our mission: to deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart. About Beacon Kalamazoo Beacon Kalamazoo provides 24/7 emergency care and a Level II Trauma Center. We deliver care for serious life-threatening injuries/illnesses, and your everyday health needs, including labor and delivery. We offer specialty care for heart/vascular disease, lung and sleep disorders, mental health conditions, and women's health. We offer a wide range of outpatient services, including diagnostic imaging, lab tests, respiratory therapy and rehabilitation therapy services. What You'll Do As a Power Plant Operator, you will be responsible for maintaining and operating the gas or oil fired boilers and related auxiliary equipment in the Medical Center. You will repair and maintain all Medical Center property and equipment through scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance procedures. The Power Plant Operator maintains a continuous flow of steam to the Medical Center. 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. At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it's built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives. We call this commitment The Beacon Way-a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.

Requirements

Certified Third Class Engineer
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required
Two (2) years of boiler related work experience is required.
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.
Responsible for understanding the usage of Building Automation System for control of Air Handlers and Associated Equipment.
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.

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.
Makes 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.
Assists with the training and/or orientation of new Power Plant Operators.