Power Plant Operator

85 North Grand Ave Fort Thomas, Kentucky Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 36 hours Job Summary: This is a 24 hour per week (6:30AM-7PM Sat/Sun) position but with pay for 36 hours and full-time benefits! The purpose of this position is to support the patient care environment by operating and maintaining the central heating and air‑conditioning equipment for the Medical Center. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background. Benefits: Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days. Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules Retirement savings with employer match Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility Job Description: Maintain flow of steam, heating system hot water, domestic system hot and cold water, and chilled water to the Medical Center by operating and maintaining the boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, centrifugal chillers, and related equipment in the Power Plant. Keep all systems free of scale, corrosion, and sludge by monitoring chemical levels and adjusting treatment according to our chemical program. Respond to emergencies related to the equipment in a safe and effective manner based on a thorough understanding of the equipment and familiarity with the standard operating procedures manual for the Power Plant. Document all routine and extraordinary events by recording all pertinent information on designed log sheets or other paperwork systems set up for that purpose. Monitor the various building systems for safe and reliable operation by responding to alarm and performing other operations related to the Building Automation System. Maintain a variety of other equipment under the responsibility of the Plant Engineering Department, especially during second and third shifts. This will include building equipment and PM. Perform other duties as assigned. Education, Credentials, Licenses: High School Diploma, post‑secondary training in a maintenance related field. Must have a valid driver's license and meet SEHC insurance requirements. Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with steam and condensate. General familiarity with computer systems, pumps, chemical treatment, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, and computer operation and software applications. Kind and Length of Experience: 3 years’ experience operating a central plant with high pressure steam equipment, large capacity centrifugal chillers and related equipment – pumps, compressors and control systems. 3 years’ experience maintaining or installing similar equipment. 18 months experience with St. Elizabeth in the Maintenance Department. FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Elizabeth HealthCare