HVAC Plant Operator
- $75,000 - $95,000
- Hartford, CT
A bit about us:
Headquartered in Connecticut, our client provides mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services in the United States. It has over 100 operating subsidiaries and approximately 180 locations. The company is ranked 324th on the Fortune 500. In 2024, the company was ranked 2nd by Engineering News-Record on its list of the top 600 specialty contractors.
Schedule: 3rd shift. 6pm-6am. Alternating 3 day/4 day work weeks.
Schedule: 3rd shift. 6pm-6am. Alternating 3 day/4 day work weeks.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary and annual merit increase
- Overtime and On-Call paid time.
- Employer-paid medical insurance
- 6% 401K match
- 3 weeks of PTO and 8 paid holidays off
- Extensive training program
- Sponsors testing for new license and certifications!
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Performs highly skilled duties to ensure safe operation of multiple power plant equipment for economic and efficient production of high pressure steam, electrical power and chilled water to meet energy needs.
- Tours plant to observe operation of equipment and detect faulty or erratic operation of systems such as reciprocating engines, boilers, steam absorption chillers, electric chillers, pumping systems, large motors, cooling towers, medium voltage switch gear systems.
- Uses visual and audio observation to monitor vendor and manufacturer calibrated settings in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Records performance indicators on log deficiency report.
- Makes preventive maintenance repairs such as changing fan belts, valves, gauges, greasing of motors and minor plumbing.
- Samples and performs a chemical test to eliminate hardness in water.
- Cleans pumps, applies lock out tag out procedure when necessary, adds sand to tower water filters; replaces filters.
- Compares logged deficiencies with distributed control system pre-set control points in control software in control room, makes adjustments to control system's set points for proper equipment performance.
- Makes adjustments to maintain electrical production to a defined kilowatt measurement to minimize commercial power consumption.
- Monitors control system for necessary production process control and performance, refers to defined ranges set by vendor and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Detects faulty and erratic equipment operations through improper reads on display screens and responds to equipment site to diagnose and repair equipment problem; contacts supervisor and or outside vendor to repair as appropriate or to follow power outage procedures.
- Monitors energy management system for building environmental controls. records critical data and contacts appropriate trade worker for repairs.
- Takes general maintenance phone calls and directs calls to appropriate trade worker and completes work orders if necessary; performs related duties as required.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.