Central Plant Technician: Energy Systems & Maintenance

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking a facility maintenance technician to maintain, operate, monitor, and repair central plant equipment across hospital and clinics. You will perform preventative maintenance, document activities, and respond to maintenance requests promptly.

The role requires a high school diploma, preferred associates in Operating Engineering, and valid 2nd Class Engineers Certificate; experience with water treatment, HVAC controls, and energy management systems is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree in Operating Engineering preferred.
• Experience with water treatment for heating and cooling systems.
• Current 2nd Class Engineers Certificate for Air Condition / Refrigeration (Orleans Parish) required.
• Preferred: 2nd Class Engineers Certificate for Boilers & Air Condition.
• Basic math and good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Properly answers phone and resolves requests by using name and identifying department.
• Completes preventive maintenance and work requests promptly by using proper work order form.
• Monitors and operates power plant equipment by visually inspecting and adjusting equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Monitors, operates and troubleshoots engineering equipment and systems by following manufacturers’ recommended maintenance and operating parameters.
• Operates, monitors and maintains Energy Management System by adjusting heating/cooling schedules as dictated by building loads.
• Performs building rounds and equipment inspections by properly entering round sheet data and reporting problems to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Water treatment experience

HVAC controls

Energy Management Systems

Pneumatic tube system

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree in Operating Engineering

Tools

Energy Management System

HVAC controls

Pneumatic tube system

Job description

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking a facility maintenance technician to maintain, operate, monitor, and repair central plant equipment across hospital and clinics. You will perform preventative maintenance, document activities, and respond to maintenance requests promptly.

The role requires a high school diploma, preferred associates in Operating Engineering, and valid 2nd Class Engineers Certificate; experience with water treatment, HVAC controls, and energy management systems is essential.