Facilities Plant Operator: Energy, HVAC & Compliance

Reston Hospital; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 80,978,000 - 113,470,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Behavioral health support

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Reston Hospital Center is seeking a Facility Plant Operator to oversee the daily operations of the central energy plant and critical building systems in a high-acuity setting. You will plan, schedule, and improve operations while mentoring technicians to meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include safe boiler and chiller operation, management of gas and AHU systems, and collaboration with facility leadership to ensure energy efficiency and compliance across federal

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in engineering-related field or trade/technical certification or license; 5+ years in Plant Operations.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in Plant Operations in an acute care setting is highly preferred.
• Possess the ability to integrate in the department call schedule, approximately 1 week, every 5th week.

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring proper water chemistry, alternative fuel operations, and safety equipment functionality
• Operate chiller plant in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring proper operating pressures, temperature differentials, and water chemistry
• Operate medical gas source equipment in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring proper operating parameters, equal equipment run times, and safety equipment functionality
• Operate air distribution equipment (AHUs) in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring proper air pressurization, space temperatures, and equipment cleanliness
• Interact with facility management leadership for reporting
• Monitor the plant equipment to ensure it remains in optimal working order, and repair or replace equipment as it becomes necessary
• Operate facility in an effective and energy efficient manner
• Manage components of regulatory compliance as it pertains to the plant and the operation of the equipment within it as well as standards of federal and state agencies, local municipalities, fire marshals, other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Maintain all relevant documentation utilizing HCA Healthcare Engineering technology platforms to comply with all regulatory bodies

Education

Associate’s Degree in engineering-related field or trade/technical certification or license

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Reston Hospital Center is seeking a Facility Plant Operator to oversee the daily operations of the central energy plant and critical building systems in a high-acuity setting. You will plan, schedule, and improve operations while mentoring technicians to meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include safe boiler and chiller operation, management of gas and AHU systems, and collaboration with facility leadership to ensure energy efficiency and compliance across federal