Steam Plant Operator, FT Various

Wellstar Health System•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The Steam Plant Operator operates, maintains, and repairs low- and high-pressure steam boilers; commercial chillers; large domestic and chilled-water pumps; pneumatic control-air systems and pumps; high-voltage electrical switchgear; emergency generator systems; heavy HVAC systems; and air movers. The operator conducts steam plant tours, maintains relevant logs, performs safety inspections and tests of steam-vessel safety equipment, and provides continuous oversight of computerized building management and energy management systems, fire alarm systems, pneumatic tube systems, and facility electrical systems. The role includes safe plant operations, monitoring and recording equipment conditions, responding to repair requests, carrying out preventive maintenance, and documenting work in the computerized maintenance management system. The operator communicates campus equipment status to the coordinator and field staff, supports inventory of critical parts and materials, and complies with WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED, or general/trade school diploma or degree in another related field.
Current Georgia Driver's License or valid state driver's license.
Current CAA Ozone Depletion certification upon hire.
Minimum five years of experience in stationary/steam plant operations and maintenance.
Computer and data-entry experience.
Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
Ability to use Excel and Word and demonstrate basic computer operational knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Epic experience.
3M experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe operation of plant equipment and systems.
Conduct systematic boiler-plant safety tours at least every four hours, recording gauge, sensor, and safety readings on plant log sheets.
Test high-pressure vessel safeties daily by activating low-water cut-off and flame-failure safeties, and document results.
Identify steam, water, or lubricant leaks and make initial repairs to eliminate or reduce their impact until more extensive repairs can be completed.
Operate and oversee the Steam Plant control room, ensuring monitoring equipment is online and operational.
Document operating conditions in daily activity logs for Steam Plant equipment and control-room systems, including pneumatic tube, HVAC, domestic water, heating, steam generation, fire alarm, energy management, emergency generators, electrical switchgear, and medical gas systems.
Manage computer or analog systems related to the listed disciplines.
Communicate campus equipment status to the coordinator and field staff using two-way radio, telephone, and pager systems as needed.
Assess preventive-maintenance work requests for materials, equipment access, and scheduling; perform the specified work and follow tasks through completion.
Report unusual deficiencies discovered during preventive maintenance to the coordinator and follow up on repairs to ensure documentation is closed and compliant with Code and JCAHO survey requirements.
Submit completed preventive-maintenance documentation on the work-completion date so records can be closed promptly in the CMMS.
Assist others with preventive maintenance as required.
Respond to service requests and project work orders involving repairs such as large motor replacements, belt changes, coil cleaning, filter changes, and replacement of defective detection or monitoring equipment.
Determine the complexity of repair work and the tools, spare parts, and materials required.
Prepare purchase requisitions for parts and materials for coordinator approval; receive materials and close out related documentation within three days.
Complete repairs in a timely manner and submit documentation on the date work is completed for CMMS closeout.
Conduct periodic inventory and requisition replacements to maintain critical spare parts and materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.