Building Engineer

Building Engineer

Location: Cordova, IL

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Temp-to-Perm potential)
• Contract Duration: 2 months
• Pay Rate: $18.00–$19.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts — Days: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Nights: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM. Candidates must be willing and able to work both day and night shifts. Rotation alternates between 3 days one week (36 hours) and 4 days the following week (48 hours), alternating day and night shift from week to week. Plant operates 24/7. Team consists of 8 operators across 4 shifts.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

As a Boiler Operator – Building Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining building systems — including boiler systems, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and HVAC — while ensuring compliance with safety codes, building regulations, and energy efficiency standards. The position is onsite at a large industrial facility and supports preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and inspections. This is a high-visibility, client-facing environment with high performance expectations, and there is an opportunity for temp-to-perm conversion and contract extensions based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations

• Learn and become familiar with all processes associated with the plant.
• Learn and be able to operate Client (Computer Control System) for the plant.
• Learn startup, maintenance, and shut down procedures for all physical plant units and utility systems.
• Operate PAC (Process Automation Control) systems.
• Monitor and run plant utility systems.
• Start up, operate, and shut down boilers as required.
• During summer shutdown periods, boilers may be taken offline and restarted individually.

Water Systems Management

• Responsible for water chemistry and the maintenance of water supply to the plant, boiler, cooling tower, and reverse osmosis.
• Perform chemical testing three times per shift.
• Work with ChemTreat water treatment programs.
• Monitor and control water chemistry.
• Manage water quality from 9 active wells and approximately 20 acres of property.
• Operate reverse osmosis systems used to purify plant water.
• Ensure water supplied to the plant meets quality requirements.

Boiler Operations

• Responsible for operational and maintenance requirements of the physical plant equipment and utilities including but not limited to: water supply, T.O./boiler, dryer system, reverse osmosis, CDI, and other associated equipment.
• Currently running 3 boilers, with current production approximately 30,000 lbs/hour of steam during shutdown periods; capable of producing up to approximately 90,000 lbs/hour of steam during full operations.

Additional Systems

• Monitor well fields.
• Operate approximately 20 plant generators. (Operators run the generators but are not responsible for generator maintenance.)

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance tasks as needed or assigned by the management staff or their designee.
• Ability to manage multiple complicated priorities/tasks.
• Perform additional duties as requested.
• Keep timely and accurate logs relevant to duties performed.
• Respond to collected data and make adjustments to optimize the equipment for which the boiler operator is responsible.
• Keep plant facilities clean.
• Responsible for notifying Supervisors of any equipment problems.
• Complete any and all tasks assigned by your Supervisor.
• Safe work practices are a condition of employment. Report any safety issues or problems to your Supervisor and Safety Coordinator immediately.
• Maintain a team environment with all other plant employees.

Required Skills

• Qualified Boiler Operators with hands-on boiler operations experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to quickly learn plant systems and operational processes.
• Comfortable working in a high-visibility environment with strict operational standards.
• Plumbing system maintenance.
• Electrical equipment repair.
• HVAC system repair.
• Hazardous waste disposal.
• CMMS proficiency.
• Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Building code compliance.
• Basic math.
• Organizational skills.
• Be able to hit the ground running after onboarding.
• Adapt quickly to plant procedures and systems.
• Maintain high-quality service standards.
• Support the plant's operational goal of approximately 98% uptime.
• Demonstrate excellent shift-to-shift communication and documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Universal CFC certification.
• Boiler Operator license.
• Prior boiler operator experience.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required.
• 4–5 years of related experience required.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Onsite industrial facility in Cordova, IL.
• Work type: Temporary/Full time, onsite.
• Rotating 12-hour shifts; physical demands are significant.
• Ability to stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift/carry heavy loads (50 lbs or more).
• Plant operates 24/7 with 12 supervisors across shifts providing support and coverage at all times.
• Training is provided; however, management expects operators to learn quickly and become productive with minimal ramp-up time.

Important Notes

• Background check (CBRE Standard) with drug test required.
• Manager prefers candidates with both Boiler Operator License and Universal CFC Certification. Candidates without certifications may only be considered if the candidate pool is exhausted and qualified certified candidates cannot be found. Boiler operations experience remains the minimum requirement.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading global commercial real estate services and facilities management company, operating across sectors and geographies worldwide and serving clients that range from major industrial manufacturers to Fortune 500 organizations. With a presence spanning multiple continents, the firm delivers data-driven real estate and facilities solutions — including building operations, engineering, and energy management — to thousands of sites globally. The organization employs tens of thousands of professionals in roles such as building operations engineers, facility management technicians, HSE consultants, and skilled trades specialists who collaborate to maintain mission-critical environments and meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.