Energy Plant Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Talascend is currently seeking an Energy Plant Operator for a contract to hire opportunity with our client in Andover, Massachusetts. .

This position is for NIGHTS, 4pm-4am.  Week 1 Monday-Wednesday, and week 2 Monday-Thursday
3 nights and then 4 nights.

Overview:

Responsible for the efficient operation of equipment in the Central Energy Plant. The Operator is responsible for safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems to ensure reliability and optimization of all systems. The operator must perform the duties with the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the clients' needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client's assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function. The Operator will follow all applicable codes, laws and regulations, and ensure that all equipment functions within established parameters.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Understand and comply with all Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) programs and procedures
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain high-pressure steam and hot water boilers to ensure in full compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations and applicable permits/regulations
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain site steam turbine centrifugal chillers and related functional equipment to ensure reliability, efficiency and compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain of Cogen Plant which includes 2 turbines generating electricity and steam
• Monitor water and perform testing, treatment and associated chemical usage for the boilers ensuring compliance with the site water safety management plan
• Operate control room for immediate response and corrective action to alarm conditions on a 24hr 7day basis (backup support available)
• Monitor building automation systems and Utilities monitoring systems to ensure proper operation of the Boiler and Chiller plants as well as air handling equipment
• Document and record all activity as accurately as required
• Monitor fuel storage systems and maintain usage logs and reports for various utilities in compliance with all applicable permits and regulations
• Review, understand and follow site operations procedures for equipment
• Write reports documenting incidents and equipment failures
• Record buildings rounds and readings, and update engineering logs and engineering data sheets as needed
• Responds and provides service and feedback to the CEP Chief Engineer complying with codes, regulations and industry standards
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Interacts professionally and efficiently with other members of the operations team on a routine basis
• Reading and understanding repair manuals, specifications, drawings, and schematic diagrams
• Monitor subcontractor activities
• Assists craft technicians in other facility maintenance trades and services as necessary
• Senior Operator and Operator A: Serve as point of contact for management when designated by CEP Chief Engineer for periods of six (6) days or less
• All other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED
• Operator B:  Licensed operator (3rd Class engineer) who has less than a 2nd Class Engineer's license
• Making progress toward a 2nd Class Engineer's License on a schedule mutually agreeable between Employee and the Company
• Operator A:  Licensed engineer who has fewer than 10 years of prior experience in a plant similar to the Pfizer plant, and who has not less than a 2nd Class Engineer's License
• Senior Operator: Licensed engineer who has 10 or more years of prior experience in a plant similar to the Pfizer plant, and who has no less than a 2nd Class Engineer's License
• Demonstrated technical expertise in energy plant related systems
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems
• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service

#ZR \nCompany Description

For over 65 years, Talascend has been at the leading edge of recruiting in the technical sector. From our global offices on four continents, we match first class talent with the best job opportunities in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT. In a market where demand for skills is high and supply low, we're helping our customers to connect with the right people and companies for them - bringing together hiring managers, HR strategists and technical professionals to help complete projects on time and on budget.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Talascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Company Description

For over 65 years, Talascend has been at the leading edge of recruiting in the technical sector. From our global offices on four continents, we match first class talent with the best job opportunities in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT. In a market where demand for skills is high and supply low, we're helping our customers to connect with the right people and companies for them - bringing together hiring managers, HR strategists and technical professionals to help complete projects on time and on budget. \r\nWe thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. \r\n\r\nTalascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation