Cogen Operator, Walt Disney World

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Cogen Operator to manage the RCES Cogen and Central Energy Plant at Walt Disney World. You will monitor equipment, respond to alarms, and optimize plant performance across a 24/7 operation.

Requirements include EPA certification or ability to obtain within 90 days, Cogeneration certification within six months, and at least four years of related experience.

Qualifications

• EPA certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Cogeneration Power Plant certification test within six months of hire.
• Four years of experience with industrial equipment operation or related field.
• Knowledge of energy production equipment including chillers, cooling towers, diesel generators, fire tube boilers, centrifugals, and plant controls.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and flow charts.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software and mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas turbine, steam turbine centrifugal and absorption chillers, air compressors, diesel generators and all support equipment.
• Validate the operation of equipment, document status and adjust to optimize performance.
• Sequence equipment to meet production demands while optimizing plant efficiency.
• Respond to emergency conditions requiring restarting the facility.
• Perform routine water treatment tests and operate chemical equipment to maintain water chemistry.

Job description

At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks.

Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

The Cogen Operator is responsible for the operation and routine maintenance of the RCES Cogen and Central Energy Plant. Any given day they will monitor plant equipment and system status, responding to all plant alerts and alarms. The field service position may include work from elevated platforms and confined spaces throughout the Walt Disney World Parks and Resort property.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas turbine, steam turbine centrifugal and absorption chillers, air compressors, diesel generators and all support equipment
• Validate the operation of equipment, document the operational status and make necessary adjustments to optimize equipment performance
• Perform sequencing of equipment to meet production demands while optimizing plant efficiency
• Respond to emergency conditions that may require restarting the entire facility
• Perform routine water treatment tests and operate chemical equipment to maintain water chemistry
• Cast members may be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required

Basic Qualifications

• Universal EPA certification, Universal EPA certification (Type I, II, III) or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Pass a Cogeneration Power Plant certification test within six months of hire
• Four years of experience working with industrial equipment operation or a related field
• Working knowledge of energy production equipment such as chillers, cooling towers, diesel powered generators, fire tube boilers, centrifugal air compressors, plant controls and ancillary equipment
• Experience working with different types of oil, grease and lubricants
• Possess the ability to interpret blueprints and flow charts
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in standard office software programs and mobile electronic devices

Additional Information

Schedule Availability

Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Schedules and start times are subject to vary.

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The pay rate for this role in Florida is $34.21 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.