Operating Engineer-Plant

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Operating Engineer to perform essential maintenance duties on various buildings and equipment. The role requires technical expertise in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems with a focus on safety and efficiency. Candidates should possess an Associate's degree and relevant licenses, with at least 3-5 years of experience in a similar capacity. This position offers a competitive salary supporting career growth within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Building Plant Operations.
• Steam Engineer Unlimited License or equivalent required.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of equipment and controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Inspect and test equipment for proper operation.
• Report serious problems to Chief Engineer.

Skills

Building Plant Operations

Maintenance

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Education

Associate of Arts Degree in Engineering or technical disciplines

Job description

Join to apply for the Operating Engineer-Plant role at Kaiser Permanente

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Operating Engineer-Plant role at Kaiser Permanente

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Operating Engineer performs a variety of routine or skilled preventive maintenance duties in the repair, alteration, and modification of buildings, equipment and facilities.

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Inspects equipment and facilities for proper operation and working condition.
• Maintains routine records and determines type and extent of any malfunction of equipment and, as necessary.
• Adjusts, disassembles and repairs or replaces parts or components, reassembles and tests for proper operation.
• Reports more serious problems to Chief Engineer for instructions or maintenance scheduling.
• May attend to gas fired steam boilers, hot water boilers, and heaters.
• May make necessary adjustments to assure proper steam pressure, combustion, water flow, water level and proper operation of safety devices and auxiliary equipment.
• Tests boiler water and adds chemicals as necessary.
• May service and make repairs to heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, radiators, thermostats, dampers and regulating controls.
• Replaces filters and fluids as necessary; and maintains routine records of repairs.
• Performs a variety of general semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, alteration and repairs to machinery, equipment or facilities as assigned or in accordance with basic skills and abilities, and standard procedures, diagrams or manufacturer instructions, i.e.
• Performs routine electrical maintenance, replacement or alteration of circuit wiring, switches, control equipment and mechanisms, motors, transformers, relays, generators, appliances, fixtures, alarms, communication equipment, etc.
• Performs general mechanical maintenance of hospital and clinic equipment, kitchen equipment, office machines and equipment, etc.
• Normally excludes specialized and highly technical x-ray and surgical equipment requiring specific training, experience and materials.
• Performs general plumbing maintenance - Maintain, repair and make alterations to steam, gas, water, air, and sanitary plumbing pipes and fixtures.
• Bend, cut, ream, and thread pipe, wipe joints, test joints, and pipe systems for leaks.
• Repair leaks and clear drain stoppages.
• General welding - cutting, joining metals not requiring critical test tolerance or certification.
• Performs a variety of routine maintenance duties such as repair and assemble extension cords, replace fuses, fluorescent ballasts and tubes, clean and lubricate motors and other machinery.
• Clean sink and grease traps, replace and re-pack valves, assemble equipment, repair drape pull mechanisms and related items.
• Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap material, and replacing light bulbs, etc.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, Health Plan members and the public.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
  
  

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Operating Engineer performs a variety of routine or skilled preventive maintenance duties in the repair, alteration, and modification of buildings, equipment and facilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Inspects equipment and facilities for proper operation and working condition.
• Maintains routine records and determines type and extent of any malfunction of equipment and, as necessary.
• Adjusts, disassembles and repairs or replaces parts or components, reassembles and tests for proper operation.
• Reports more serious problems to Chief Engineer for instructions or maintenance scheduling.
• May attend to gas fired steam boilers, hot water boilers, and heaters.
• May make necessary adjustments to assure proper steam pressure, combustion, water flow, water level and proper operation of safety devices and auxiliary equipment.
• Tests boiler water and adds chemicals as necessary.
• May service and make repairs to heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, radiators, thermostats, dampers and regulating controls.
• Replaces filters and fluids as necessary; and maintains routine records of repairs.
• Performs a variety of general semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, alteration and repairs to machinery, equipment or facilities as assigned or in accordance with basic skills and abilities, and standard procedures, diagrams or manufacturer instructions, i.e.
• Performs routine electrical maintenance, replacement or alteration of circuit wiring, switches, control equipment and mechanisms, motors, transformers, relays, generators, appliances, fixtures, alarms, communication equipment, etc.
• Performs general mechanical maintenance of hospital and clinic equipment, kitchen equipment, office machines and equipment, etc.
• Normally excludes specialized and highly technical x-ray and surgical equipment requiring specific training, experience and materials.
• Performs general plumbing maintenance - Maintain, repair and make alterations to steam, gas, water, air, and sanitary plumbing pipes and fixtures.
• Bend, cut, ream, and thread pipe, wipe joints, test joints, and pipe systems for leaks.
• Repair leaks and clear drain stoppages.
• General welding - cutting, joining metals not requiring critical test tolerance or certification.
• Performs a variety of routine maintenance duties such as repair and assemble extension cords, replace fuses, fluorescent ballasts and tubes, clean and lubricate motors and other machinery.
• Clean sink and grease traps, replace and re-pack valves, assemble equipment, repair drape pull mechanisms and related items.
• Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap material, and replacing light bulbs, etc.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, Health Plan members and the public.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
  
  

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Three (3) to Five (5) years with in the last year, experience in Building Plant Operations and Maintenance.
  
  

Education

• Associate of Arts Degree in Engineering or technical disciplines in Plant Operations, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or equivalent.
  
  

License, Certification, Registration

• Steam Engineer Unlimited License (California) OR Los Angeles Steam Engineer 500 HP License
• Drivers License (in location where applicable)
• Universal Chlorofluorocarbons Certificate within 6 months of hire
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of equipment, controls, and building automation maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, schematic drawings and technical manuals.
• The Employer reserves the right to review and modify these requirements during the term of the agreement pursuant to paragraphs 1819 and 2101 in the Labor Agreement.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A.
  
  

Notes

• Unlimited Steam Engineers License

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kaiser Permanente by 2x

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area $130,000.00-$200,000.00 3 weeks ago

Senior Manufacturing Operations Engineer

Los Angeles, CA $90,000.00-$100,000.00 3 weeks ago

Hawthorne, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago

Chatsworth, CA $89,000.00-$147,000.00 1 day ago

Senior Manufacturing Operations Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer, Factory Development

Vernon, CA $91,900.00-$138,000.00 6 days ago

Manufacturing Engineer (Composites Assembly & Integration)

Hawthorne, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago

Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain (Falcon & Dragon)

Hawthorne, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 2 weeks ago

Burbank, CA $125,000.00-$146,000.00 16 hours ago

Santa Clarita, CA $67,531.00-$101,295.00 1 week ago

Manufacturing Engineer ( Medical Device )

San Fernando, CA $25.48-$45.00 1 month ago

Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain (Raptor)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.