Ft Bliss - Utility Operator

Calista Corporation; Fort Bliss (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Yulista is seeking an experienced Utility Operator to monitor and maintain the Central Utility Plant (CUP) and facility-wide systems. The role supports Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators, performing rounds and troubleshooting HVAC, electrical, and life-safety issues to ensure continuous hospital operations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of healthcare or industrial experience, a high school diploma or higher, and a valid driver's license.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a healthcare or industrial setting.
• High school diploma/GED or higher.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Preferred Boiler Operator certification or BOC.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, refrigeration, and plumbing principles.

Responsabilidades

• Assist engineers in repair, overhaul, and maintenance of HVACR, steam, and high‑pressure gas systems.
• Perform regular facility rounds to detect malfunctions in electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Take water samples and run simple tests for boiler feed water and closed‑loop HVAC systems.
• Service pumps, valves, AHUs, and cooling towers; perform lubrication and belt replacements.
• Log rounds and maintenance activities using DMLSS/LogiCole; document work performed.

Conocimientos

Electrical basics

Refrigeration basics

Plumbing basics

Tools & testing

Educación

High school diploma or higher

Herramientas

DMLSS/LogiCole

Descripción del empleo

Regular Primary Function

The Utility Operator provides 24/7 monitoring and maintenance of the facility's critical utility infrastructure. While supporting Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in the Central Utility Plant (CUP), this role primarily performs general facility-wide rounds to detect and resolve malfunctions in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems. The Utility Operator ensures the continuous functionality of the medical center through proactive inspections and the use of DMLSS/LogiCole for logging all rounds and maintenance activities.

Essential Duties

• Assist the Stationary Engineers/Boiler operators in the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of industrial HVACR, steam, and high‑pressure gas systems.
• Conduct regular floor rounds to detect and monitor malfunctions in building-wide utility systems, including elevators, lighting, and kitchen equipment.
• Assist in taking water samples and performing simple chemical tests for boiler feed water and closed‑loop HVAC systems to ensure compliance with SOW standards.
• Perform servicing of pumps, valves, air handling units (AHUs), and cooling towers, including lubrication, belt replacements, and cleaning.
• Execute a variety of duties related to trouble calls and scheduled PMs within assigned timeframes, ensuring minimal impact on hospital operations.
• Monitor and assist in the maintenance of medical gas distribution systems and fire/life safety components under the direction of lead trades.
• Document all work performed, including time and materials used.
• Strictly adhere to OSHA rules, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) protocols.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic knowledge of electrical, electronics, refrigeration, and plumbing principles for industrial facilities. Ability to read and interpret operations manuals, schematics, and shop drawings. Skill and knowledge to use hand and power tools, test equipment, and shop machines utilized by the maintenance craft. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, work on ladders/scaffolds, and enter confined spaces like ductwork, pits, and crawl spaces.

Required Qualifications Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a healthcare or industrial setting, preferably supporting a central utility plant or high‑pressure steam environment.
• High school diploma/GED or higher education.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred

• Qualified Boiler Operator or BOC (Building Operator Certification).
• Universal CFC/ESCO Institute Certification for HVAC/Refrigeration systems.

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures ranging from 10°F to 120°F. Performed in environments with exposure to hazardous/high‑pressure gases, hot liquids, and excessive temperatures. Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and respirators when working with hazardous chemicals or gases. Must be physically able to work in confined spaces, such as ductwork and crawl spaces, and on ladders or scaffolds up to 40 ft. Must pass a background check for military installation access.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non‑work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non‑discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

Thank you for your interest in Yulista! As you get to know Yulista, you’ll discover that we encompass many subsidiaries, each offering unique and specialized capabilities within their respective fields. All our subsidiaries operate cohesively under the overarching Yulista umbrella. This allows us to leverage combined strengths, foster collaboration across diverse expertise areas, and provide comprehensive solutions to our customers. Since 2002, Yulista has leveraged our technical expertise to maintain aircraft and ground vehicles, advance aerospace technology and missile defense, support national security, and sustain base and maritime operations. In a fiercely competitive market, our agile teams embrace complex challenges, delivering mission‑critical solutions. Yulista has been a trusted and preferred partner for mission‑ready clients, renowned for consistently providing innovative expertise that drives success. Our greatest strength lies in the passion and commitment of our men and women who strive to make the impossible possible.