Utility Plant Operator; Boiler Operator-Blue Seal

Position: Central Utility Plant Operator (Boiler Operator-Blue Seal)
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$27.05 - $35.15

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Operates a variety of Central Utility Plant (CUP) equipment to include boilers, water chillers, pumps, air compressors, and emergency generators for the provision of utilities necessary for hospital operations. Assumes full responsibility for plant operations during evening, night weekend and holiday shifts. Maintains proper water quality for boiler water, condensate, water softeners, cooling towers, and closed loop systems to ensure that water is within proper limits to prevent damage to CUP equipment.

Performs equipment maintenance. Repairs and maintains central utility equipment to minimize interruptions of utilities to the hospital. Maintains the CUP and all equipment in first class condition. Promotes a clean and safe work environment which prevents personal injury and equipment damage. Answers off hour maintenance calls, and reports to the appropriate person. Adheres to Capital Health behavior and other related performance standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Previous apprentice training as a stationary engineer preferred. Blue Seal License required.

Experience:

Two of years related experience.

Drivers License is required.

Knowledge and

Skills:

Special Training:

Basic computer skills, experience building automation systems.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:8 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Operates Central Utility Plant equipment in a manner to minimize risk of the loss of any utilities necessary for the provision of health care in the hospital.

* Identifies the cause of the failure and takes necessary action to maintain continuity of utilities service to the hospital in the event of an unexpected failure of any utility, item, or equipment in the Central Utility Plant. Initiates emergency notification procedures, contingency plans, policies or procedures during utility failure.

* Assumes full responsibility for plant operations during evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts, and briefs the relief operators on all significant events.

* Coordinates with other shop personnel to obtain assistance and information of utilities supported by the Central Utility Plant. Completes assigned duties and all shift responsibilities prior to turning over shift, evidenced through plant logs, EMS printouts, and observation.

* Maintains and annotates Central Utility Plant logs required by departmental and power plant policies/procedures and logs accurately reflects plant operating conditions at all times.

* Monitors building automation system and make changes, upon request, within established parameters.

* Samples, tests, and treats water softener and boiler feed water with appropriate chemicals to preclude excessive scaling of the boiler tubes per standard practice and manufacture's recommendations.

* Samples, tests, and treats cooling tower water to preclude waterborne disease organisms an environment to grow.

* Changes and disposes or recycles of empty chemical barrels as needed. Ensures chemical testing and storage area are clean and chemicals properly stored.

* Maintains necessary logs of water analyses and chemical additives in accordance with power plant directives, policies, or procedures, and keeps power plant supervisor informed of abnormal conditions.

* Maintains all Central Utility Plant equipment in accordance with issued Preventive Maintenance Orders and manufacturer's recommended procedures. Completes and returns all work orders or PM orders to the Central Utility Plant supervisor upon completion of the task ensuring that the work is accomplished on or prior to the procedure due date.

* Repairs Central Utility Plant equipment in accordance with…