Cogen Operator, Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Cogen Operator to monitor and maintain the RCES Cogen and Central Energy Plant at Walt Disney World. You will manage gas turbines, steam turbines, chillers, and support equipment while documenting operational status and optimizing performance.

Ideal candidates bring four years of industrial equipment experience, familiarity with energy production equipment, and the ability to interpret blueprints and flow charts.

Qualifications

• Universal 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 operating industrial equipment or related field.
• Knowledge of energy production equipment (chillers, cooling towers, diesel generators, boilers, compressors).
• Experience with oils/greases and ability to read blueprints/flow charts.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas turbine, steam turbine, chillers, air compressors, and generators.
• Validate equipment operation and document status; adjust to optimize performance.
• Sequence equipment to meet production demands and improve efficiency.
• Respond to emergencies and restart the facility as needed.
• Perform routine water treatment tests and manage chemical dosing.
• Handle cleaning chemicals and PPE as required; follow safety protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Lift up to 50 pounds

Blueprint interpretation

Office software proficiency

Written and interpersonal skills

Tools

EPA / Cogeneration certifications

Industrial equipment knowledge

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

Schedule Availability

Additional Information :

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

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.