Job Posting Title Plant Engineer - Facilities - Bayfront Hospital

Bayfrontstpete; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a skilled Plant Operator to operate and maintain boilers, chillers and related systems in a busy hospital environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with energy plant operations, adherence to Joint Commission standards, and strong logging and reporting abilities. You will work on-site, coordinate safety inspections, and support training for fellow engineers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in building trades or energy plant operations.
• 3 years of experience if a trade school graduate.

Responsibilities

• Monitors control screens and gauges to ensure equipment operates properly.
• Starts, stops, and switches boilers as needed.
• Maintains logs for chemical treatment and plant water.
• Operates switchgear to regulate power loads.
• Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Coordinates and documents fire and life safety inspections.
• Provides training to other plant engineers as needed.

Skills

Boiler operations

Energy plant operations

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Operates and maintains boilers, chillers, generators and associated support systems.

This position is located at Bayfront Hospital in St Pete, FL

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.

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