Central Utility Plant (CUP) Operator - 038

U.S. Facilities, Inc.; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking a Central Utility Plant Operator at its King of Prussia, PA location.

The role requires operating steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers and related controls, along with building automation systems and routine preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience with high‑pressure boilers, large chillers, and automation systems, plus a solid background in mechanical and electrical building systems.

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ experience operating and maintaining high‑pressure steam boiler and large tonnage chillers.
• Five+ years’ experience with building automation systems including programming knowledge.
• Strong background in building mechanical and electrical systems.
• OSHA safety knowledge and compliance.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft applications.
• Must provide personal hand tools.
• Able to work independently or in a team; willing to work varied shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers and related equipment.
• Operate and monitor building automation systems for boilers, chillers, water systems and auxiliaries.
• Perform routine and emergency repairs on electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Conduct chemical treatment testing for steam, cooling towers and water systems.
• Document equipment status and provide detailed shift information.
• Respond to alarms and take corrective action as needed.
• Comply with all safety policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Boiler operation

Building automation

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Shift flexibility

MS Office

OSHA safety

Programming knowledge

Tools

Personal hand tools

Automation controls

Job description

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility maintenance services company, is currently accepting resumes for the position of Central Utility Plant Operator for its King of Prussia, Pennsylvania location.

Essential Duties and Responsibleys

• Operate, monitor and maintain steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers and all associated auxiliary equipment.
• Operate, monitor and maintain building automation systems associated with all boilers, chillers, water systems and auxiliaries.
• Perform routine and emergency repairs to electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machinery, systems and equipment.
• Perform all chemical treatment testing and monitoring associated with steam, cooling towers and chilled and hot water systems.
• Ability to follow and perform detailed preventative maintenance tasks.
• Responds to alarms and takes appropriate action to correct and communicate all issues.
• Document and record all operating equipment status and provide detailed shift information.
• Complies with all Federal, State, local and company policies regarding regulatory compliance and safety.

May be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth above to address business needs and changing business practices.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Five or more years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam boiler, large tonnage refrigeration chillers and various building automation systems
• Five or more years' experience with various building automation systems including programming knowledge, operation and troubleshooting.
• Must have strong background and knowledge in building mechanical and electrical systems
• Universal Technician for CFC and State certified boiler operator license preferred.
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of all applicable OSHA governed safety requirements.
• Must have basic computer skills including all Microsoft applications.
• Must provide personal hand tools normally associated with work of an industrial nature.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working independently or as a team.
• Willing to work varying shifts, holidays, overtime and emergency call in coverage.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities

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