Plant Operator at Energy Systems Group Chicago, IL

Overview

ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP is looking for a Plant Operator at our Chicago West Facility to join our Operations Services team. The Plant Operator focuses on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment and systems. The role requires technical understanding and practical experience with distribution, production, and components of electrical, motor, water, air, heating and cooling systems. The operator will follow safety programs for all facility activities and assist with trouble call procedures for facilities.

This position requires a 12-hour rotating shift, including overnight, weekend and possible holidays, and availability for call-in work.

• Operate, maintain, and perform basic repairs on most equipment and systems in the plant.
• Apply technical understanding and practical experience with the operation of distribution, production and components including:
• Steam, condensate, chilled water, electrical motors, paralleling switch gear, motor control centers, condenser systems, variable frequency drives, reciprocating engines, generators, compressed air and compressors, pumps, chillers, air handlers, boilers, cooling towers, pneumatic and low voltage control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures to ensure plant equipment is in good working condition.
• Operate Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment; participate in startup activities and troubleshooting.
• Interact positively with customers as needed.
• Maintain tracking for long-term performance evaluations and adherence to baseline requirements.
• Safety training; lock out/tag out; SDS administration; follow proper procedures for maintenance activities.
• Assist and maintain establishment of maintenance and work order procedures that communicate problems and recommend courses of action.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three to six (3-6) years of related experience.
• 4th Class Power Engineer NIULPE License Certification or higher (achieved before or within 18 months of employment in the position).
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic computer skills, including data input, work order coordination, and daily logs.
• Must be within a reasonable commute from our office at: 2079 West Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612.
• Bonus:
  Associate’s degree (AA or AS) or technical degree; six to eight (6-8) years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance plans and wellness plans for employee and family.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Nine Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave.
• Paid Parental Leave for birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children.
• Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure.
• Pay range: $38.00 to $44.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity. The Company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected status or disability, and require affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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