Facility Plant Operator – Energy & HVAC Lead

Reston Hospital; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Reston Hospital Center seeks an Engineer II to oversee daily operations of the facility’s central energy plant, plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems. You will manage boilers, chillers, medical gas systems, and AHUs, ensuring safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance while mentoring technicians and developing maintenance schedules.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years in Plant Operations, with strong scheduling integration.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in engineering-related field or trade/technical certification or license, 5+ years’ experience 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

Skills

Plant Operations

Scheduling integration

Education

Associate’s Degree in engineering-related field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Reston Hospital Center seeks an Engineer II to oversee daily operations of the facility’s central energy plant, plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems. You will manage boilers, chillers, medical gas systems, and AHUs, ensuring safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance while mentoring technicians and developing maintenance schedules.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years in Plant Operations, with strong scheduling integration.