Energy Plant Engineer — Boiler & Chiller Operations

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a skilled Plant Operator to operate and maintain boilers, chillers, generators and related systems at Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL.

The role requires hands-on operation, preventive maintenance, and accurate record-keeping. You will monitor meters, start/stop equipment, perform cleaning and repairs, maintain logs for chemical treatment, and ensure compliance with Joint Commission guidelines and safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in building trades or energy plant operations required. Three years of experience is required if a trade or vocational school graduate.

Responsibilities

• Monitors control screens and observes various meters and gauges to ensure equipment is operating properly.
• Starts, stops and switches over boilers as appropriate.
• Cleans and repairs boilers, blow tubes and discharge sediment, and pumping equipment.
• Starts and stops chillers to maintain setpoints and efficiency.
• Checks and monitors cooling towers and regulates feed water.
• Keeps appropriate logs for chemical treatment to boiler and cooling system water.
• Conducts and documents generator testing.
• Operates switchgear to regulate and transfer power loads.
• Completes assigned preventative and corrective maintenance work orders and ensures work order data is captured in TMS.
• Log all pertinent operating information and maintains records to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Coordinates, conducts and documents all fire and life safety measures to include inspections and testing to ensure compliance with policies.
• Assists in training other plant engineers with energy plant operation/maintenance specific skills.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Skills

Boiler operation

Energy plant ops

Preventive maintenance

Log maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Orlando Health is seeking a skilled Plant Operator to operate and maintain boilers, chillers, generators and related systems at Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL.

The role requires hands-on operation, preventive maintenance, and accurate record-keeping. You will monitor meters, start/stop equipment, perform cleaning and repairs, maintain logs for chemical treatment, and ensure compliance with Joint Commission guidelines and safety policies.