Powerplant Operator II

Medxcel; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medxcel is seeking a Power Plant Operator II in Anderson, IN. This role involves the safe operation and maintenance of power plant equipment including boilers and generators. Key responsibilities include monitoring equipment conditions, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of related experience. Join Medxcel to contribute to innovative healthcare facilities management.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and operating power plant equipment is preferred.
• Relevant certifications or licenses in power plant operations are a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor power plant equipment for operational issues.
• Control equipment to generate specified power or regulate flow.
• Perform preventive maintenance on various plant systems.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of trade school

Relevant license

Job description

Overview

Medxcel is here to lead the transformation of healthcare facilities management by incorporating a new approach to providing services. Created by healthcare, for healthcare, we have a dedicated focus on our people and customers, as well as providing tools, processes, support resources, data analytics and insource strategies that drive results.

The Power Plant Operator II is responsible for the safe and proper operation of the power plant and associated control structures. They operate, maintain and adjust boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, chillers, cooling towers, and equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and lighting. The operator makes periodic inspections, performs preventive maintenance, records data, and inspects low and high‑pressure boilers. The position is located at St. Vincent's – Anderson, IN.

Responsibilities

Power Plant Maintenance and Repair – 60%

• Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
• Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
• Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi‑automatic equipment.
• Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
• Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
• Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
• Receive outage calls and call in necessary personnel during power outages and emergencies.
• Prepare equipment malfunction reports, make inspections, and from observation, determine whether equipment is operating properly.
• Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
• Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
• Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
• Control or maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feed‑water heaters, filters, or chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power.
• Maintain the pneumatic tube system, including performing preventive maintenance. May purge and reset zones and stations.
• Maintain medical vacuum system, including performing corrective and preventive maintenance on pumps and system.
• Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
• Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
• Assist leaders in assigning work to team members to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
• Assist in training other team members on the daily operation, monitoring and maintenance of plant equipment.

Special Projects – 20%

• Participate in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Assist and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

Must Have One Or More Of The Following

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of trade school
• Relevant license

And One Or More Of The Following

• 3 years’ related experience
• Other equivalent combination of relevant education or experience