Plant Operator

Job Title & Specialty Area: Plant Operator Department: Engineering Location: Dallas, TX Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Job Type: On‑Site Summary: This position is responsible for analyzing, planning, installing, evaluating, certifying and correcting mechanical system malfunctions. Responsibilities: Operate and maintain Chiller Plant equipment including chillers, chilled water pumps, condensing water pumps, cooling towers and associated equipment (pumps, motors, 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.). Operate and maintain Boiler Plant equipment including steam boilers, hot water boilers (domestic water heaters), deaerator tank, boiler feed tank, boiler feed pumps, water softeners, make‑water system, steam traps, heat exchangers, condensate system, water chemistry testing & treatment and associated equipment (pumps, motors, gear boxes, controls, variable frequency drives, etc.). Operate and maintain facility HVAC systems and equipment to include air handling units, fan coil units, split systems, humidifiers, exhaust fans, VAV boxes, DX units, Liebert units and associated equipment (fans, compressors, refrigerant, controls, pneumatic control systems, HVAC control valves, electric motors, pneumatic control systems, etc.) and perform testing and balancing of HVAC systems. Assist in the repair and maintenance of complex piping systems, including steam piping (replacing steam valves, installing condensate pumps, fixing steam leaks, etc.), chilled water piping and valves. Apply knowledge of building automation systems, fire/smoke damper repairs, OR support (temperature, pressure, humidity), and general hot/cold call support. Work Experience: At least 3 years of related experience in Boiler Operation and Maintenance, Chiller/Chilled Water Operation and Maintenance, HVAC Systems, or Pipe Fitting. At least 7 years of related experience in Boiler Operation and Maintenance, Chiller/Chilled Water Operation and Maintenance, HVAC Systems, or Pipe Fitting preferred. Education: High school diploma or equivalent – required. Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience – preferred. Licenses & Certifications: HVAC Technician Certification and Universal EPA License – preferred. Stationary Engineer License (1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade) – preferred. Pipe Fitting Certification – preferred. Chilled Water Certification – preferred. Benefits: Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years. 4‑10% employee savings plan match based on tenure. Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks). Caregiver Leave. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement. Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally‑protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment‑related activity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's Health