Central Plant Engineer - Utilities & HVAC

Applied Medical Corporation; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Training & mentorship

Wellness activities

Education reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Applied Medical Corporation seeks a Building Engineer to serve as a Central Plant Operator, overseeing boilers, chillers, pumps, and related systems across our California facilities. The role emphasizes reliable operation, safety, and regulatory compliance to support manufacturing and research activities.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in central plant operations, strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with BMS/automation.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and control logic.
• 2–3 years of experience in central plant operations or electro-mechanical roles.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical and mechanical systems with data-driven maintenance decisions.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and automated control systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect, and maintain central utility systems (boilers, chillers, pumps, gens, turbines).
• Operate and adjust mechanical/electrical systems to maintain temperature, humidity, and air quality.
• Diagnose and resolve performance issues using schematics and control logic.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for reliability.
• Adhere to safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and facilities personnel to upgrade systems and improve performance.
• Maintain detailed maintenance documentation and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Schematics reading

Electrical & mechanical Troubleshoot

BMS familiarity

Communication & organization

Multi-priority management

Data-driven maintenance

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Job description

Applied Medical Corporation seeks a Building Engineer to serve as a Central Plant Operator, overseeing boilers, chillers, pumps, and related systems across our California facilities. The role emphasizes reliable operation, safety, and regulatory compliance to support manufacturing and research activities.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in central plant operations, strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with BMS/automation.