Central Utility Plant Operator — 2nd Shift (Fairfax)

Donohoe Construction Company; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible vacation

401k plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Donohoe Construction Company is seeking a skilled Plant Operator to support the operation and maintenance of a large commercial facility in Northern Virginia (Fairfax). The position requires a DC 3rd Class Engineer license and EPA 608 certification.

Responsibilities include operating and monitoring boiler and chiller systems, routine generator checks, and supporting diesel fuel operations. The role is on a second shift schedule, Friday-Tuesday, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Experience operating boilers and/or chiller plant systems in a commercial/industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of boiler operations and basic chemistry concepts.
• Basic generator run log knowledge and documentation experience.
• Experience supporting diesel fuel systems and tank inspections for dual-fired equipment.
• BAS operational experience (monitoring, alarm response, basic navigation).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boiler systems and support boiler water chemistry and treatment.
• Operate and monitor chiller systems, including cooling towers and related equipment.
• Perform routine generator operational checks and maintain run logs.
• Support diesel fuel operations and tank inspections for dual-fired equipment.
• Utilize BAS to monitor equipment status and alarms.

Skills

Boiler operations

Chiller plant systems

Diesel fuel systems

BAS operational experience

Education

DC 3rd Class Engineer license

EPA 608 (Universal CFC)

Job description

Donohoe Construction Company is seeking a skilled Plant Operator to support the operation and maintenance of a large commercial facility in Northern Virginia (Fairfax). The position requires a DC 3rd Class Engineer license and EPA 608 certification.

Responsibilities include operating and monitoring boiler and chiller systems, routine generator checks, and supporting diesel fuel operations. The role is on a second shift schedule, Friday-Tuesday, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.