Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Job Summary: The Plant Engineer is responsible for analyzing, planning, installing, evaluating, certifying, and correcting mechanical system malfunctions. Will oversee major repairs to equipment and provide guidance to less experienced Plant Engineers. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Operates and maintains chiller plant equipment, including but not limited to the following: chillers, chilled water pumps, condensing water pumps, cooling towers and all associated equipment such as pumps, motor gear boxes, fill material, risers, cold water basin, heat exchangers, chiller tube cleaning, make-up water system, water chemistry testing & treatment, controls, variable frequency drives, etc. Troubleshoots and resolves complex system issues. Operates and maintains boiler plant equipment, including but not limited to the following: steam boilers, hot water boilers, deaerator tank, boiler feed tank, boiler feed pumps, water softeners, make-up water systems, steam traps, heat exchangers, condensate system, water chemistry and testing and all associated equipment. Operates and maintains facility HVAC systems and equipment, to include but not limited to: AHU's, fan coil units, split systems, humidifiers, exhaust fans, VAV boxes, DX units, Liebert units, and all associated equipment and controls. Performs testing and balancing of HVAC systems, leads and directs others in troubleshooting and resolving complex system problems. Repairs and maintains complex piping systems to include steam piping, replacing steam valves, installation of condensate pumps and repair steam leaks. Repairs and maintains chill water piping and valves, flow meters and associated controls. Maintains environmental temperatures and air balance. Accomplish and document preventive maintenance. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent 5+ years' experience in one or more of the following: Steam Boiler plant operations and maintenance, Chiller/chilled water plant operation and maintenance, HVAC repair/installation and design, Pipefitter, Steam valve controls and applications, Commercial electrical, commercial plumbing, General Central utility plant, and Emergency utility power generating systems. Certificate or license in one or more of the following: HVAC Technician Certification, Universal EPA License, Certified Steam boiler maintenance and operation, Chiller maintenance and operation, Pipefitter, Steam generator maintenance and operation, Electrical license, Plumbers license. Must be maintained throughout employment. Preferred Qualifications: None. Location Address: 1500 S. Main Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 United States