Hospital Plant Operator: Energy & HVAC Specialist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Reston Hospital Center seeks an experienced Plant Operator to manage the daily operations of the central energy plant, boilers, chillers, HVAC and related systems. You will develop maintenance schedules, supervise technicians, and ensure safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance across the facility.

You will work with facility management leadership on reporting and optimize equipment performance while controlling costs and inventory of plant assets and tools.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification is required and 5+ years of plant operations experience preferred.
• Experience in plant operations in an acute care setting is highly preferred.
• Ability to integrate into the department call schedule (approx. 1 week every 5th week).

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers safely and efficiently with proper water chemistry and safety equipment.
• Operate chiller plant with correct pressures, temperature differentials, and water chemistry.
• Operate medical gas source equipment safely and within parameters.
• Operate AHUs and maintain space temperatures and air quality.
• Monitor and report on plant equipment and performance; perform repairs or replacements as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to AHJs and agencies.
• Maintain documentation using engineering platforms and compliance tools.

Skills

Plant Operations experience

Regulatory compliance awareness

Safety compliance

Education

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

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Reston Hospital Center seeks an experienced Plant Operator to manage the daily operations of the central energy plant, boilers, chillers, HVAC and related systems. You will develop maintenance schedules, supervise technicians, and ensure safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance across the facility.

You will work with facility management leadership on reporting and optimize equipment performance while controlling costs and inventory of plant assets and tools.