Sr Plant Operator

at  Childrens Health

Job Title & Specialty Area: Sr Plant Operator
Department: Engineering
Location: Plano, TX
Shift: Night 12 hours shift. #on 2 off and 2 on 3 off from 5:30 pm - 6 am
Job Type: On-Site

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 8 years related experience in multiple of the following areas: Boiler Operation and Maintenance, Chiller/Chilled Water Operation and Maintenance, HVAC Systems, or Pipe Fitting required
• At least 10 years related experience in multiple of the following areas: 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

• Operate and maintain Chiller Plant equipment including but not limited to the following: chillers, chilled water pumps, condensing water pumps, cooling towers and all associate equipment (e.g. pumps, motor, 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.) Must be able to lead and direct others (Plant Operators) in troubleshooting and resolving complex system problems.
• Operate and maintain Boiler Plant equipment including but not limited to the following: 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 all associated equipment (e.g. pumps, motor, gear boxes, controls, variable frequency drives, etc.) Must be able to lead and direct others (Plant Operators) in troubleshooting and resolving complex system problems.
• Operate and maintain facility HVAC systems and equipment to include but not limited to the following: air handling units, fan coil units, split systems, humidifiers, exhaust fans, VAV boxes, DX units, Liebert units, and all associated equipment (e.g. fans, compressors, refrigerant, controls, pneumatic control systems, HVAC control valves, electric motors, pneumatic control systems, etc.) Must be able to perform testing and balancing of HVAC systems. Must be able to lead and direct others (Plant Operators) in troubleshooting and resolving complex system problems.
• Repair and maintenance of complex piping systems to include steam piping (replacing steam valves, installation of condensate pumps, steam leaks, etc.), chilled water piping and valves. Must be able to lead and direct others (Plant Operators) in troubleshooting and resolving complex system problems.
• Knowledge of building automation systems, fire/smoke damper repairs, OR support (temperature, pressure, humidity), and general hot/cold call support. Must be able to lead and direct others (Plant Operators) in troubleshooting and resolving complex system problems.