Licensed Steam Operator

Intermountain Health; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Butte, Montana, is seeking a Licensed Steam Operator for the Facilities Department at St James Hospital. You will operate and maintain boilers, perform water treatment, and assist with inspections and major maintenance as needed.

Responsibilities include winterizing chillers, troubleshooting HVAC controls, and maintaining a clean, safe work area while documenting all activities. Experience in healthcare settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a steam operator in the state or municipality where work is to be performed.
• Demonstrated abilities in plant operations and maintenance.
• Demonstrated abilities of the skills listed above
• A valid drivers license may be required for this position.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment by following established safety procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair the hospital's boiler and/or chiller systems including water treatment and inspections preparation.
• Perform boiler and chiller teardown and major maintenance with supervision.
• Winterize chillers and cooling towers; troubleshoot HVAC controls.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and accurate documentation of work.
• Apply knowledge of HVAC equipment including boilers, chillers, pumps, and air handling devices.

Skills

Boilers

Boiler Operations

Chillers

Troubleshooting

Steam Systems

Safety

Documentation

Independent Work

Time Management

Job description

Job Description

This is a position in the Facilities Management department that requires demonstrated expertise in plant operations and licensure to operate and maintain steam systems in the relevant municipality or state. Experience in a healthcare setting will be helpful.

Regardless of specialty, a Licensed Steam Operator may be required to perform other maintenance tasks as needed, such as minor repairs or assisting with other projects.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the hospital's boiler and/or chiller systems. This includes performing water treatment on boilers, steam systems, chillers, and cooling towers, as well as maintaining and preparing these systems for inspections.
• Performs boiler and chiller teardown and major maintenance with help or supervision.
• Conducts activities for winterizing chillers and cooling towers, troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC digital and pneumatic controls.
• Ensures the cleanliness of their working area and assigned locations.
• Has sound knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, air handling equipment, and other terminal HVAC devices.

Skills

• Boilers
• Boiler Operations
• Chillers
• Troubleshooting
• Following Instructions
• Steam Systems
• Cooling TowerS
• Clean Room Environment
• Independent work and time management
• documentation of work
• Communication
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe workspace
• Safety

Posting Specifics

• Entry Rate: Depending on experience
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: 10 hour shifts will work weekend and or evening shifts.
• Department: Facilities Department - St James Hospital

Required Qualifications

• Licensure as a steam operator in the state or municipality where work is to be performed.
• Demonstrated abilities in plant operations and maintenance.
• Demonstrated abilities of the skills listed above
• A valid drivers license may be required for this position.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment by following established safety procedures and protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
• Bending, lifting, stooping, crawling, laying, sitting, walking, climbing.
• Use of hand and power tools, proper use of hearing and eye protection.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures in nature, work in noisy or constricted spaces, exposure to odors and smells.

Location

St James Hospital

Work City

Butte

Work State

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$31.70 - $48.24

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