Plant Operator [s]

Job Title

Operates and maintains an operational engineering plant which provides a facility with services such as heat, air-conditioning, steam, and electricity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Observes and interprets reading on gauges and meters which register various aspects of boiler operations and the Central Energy Plant (CEP) Operations.
• Adjusting controls to ensure safe and efficient operations of the plant that meets the demands for the utilities provided.
• Logs the various aspects of the system's operation, keeping the boilers, chillers, machinery, and other system equipment in good working order.
• Maintains the log, in which various aspects of plant operations are recorded.
• Required to be skilled in the repair of rotating machinery, steam systems, compressed gases, and water treatment systems, (i.e., clean, oil, repair or assist in repairs to plant equipment).
• Must be fully knowledgeable of the required actions in the event of the loss of any of the regularly supplied utilities services.
• Treatment of cooling tower and boiler water with chemicals and analyze the water for such things as acidity, conductivity, hardness, biological growth, and alkalinity.
• Maintain the general cleanliness and appearance of the Plant.
• Assists others as part of the maintenance team as required and performs other duties assigned according to personal qualifications.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software programs to include Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required.
• Experience with a Facility Computerized Maintenance Management System software (CMMS) highly desired.
• High School Graduate, technical or trade school certificate in related field desired.
• American Society of Power Engineers, Power Plant Engineers 3rd Class Operator License [Obtainable within 6 months of employment with JJWWS].
• TCPA Class A and Class B UST Training Certification [Obtainable within 6 months of employment with JJWWS].
• Preferred TCEQ Water Distribution Operator

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop, and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Must be able to pass a local background check and have the ability to obtain and maintain NAC/LAC clearance after hire.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The minimum pay rate for this position is $33.44 per hour. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to medical, well-being, financial planning, and short-term incentives benefits.

Due to compliance requirements imposed by a federal contract, this position may be filled by U.S. Persons only. U.S. Persons includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, individuals granted refugee status in the U.S., and individuals granted asylum in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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