Plant Engineer – Hospital Energy & Facilities

Orlando Health, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a skilled Boiler Plant Operator to operate and maintain boilers, chillers, generators and related systems at Bayfront Hospital, St Pete, FL.

The role requires high school diploma and at least five years in energy plant operations or building trades; you will monitor controls, perform routine maintenance, document tests, and support life-safety and regulatory compliance. On-site work with a focus on reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitors control screens and meters to ensure equipment operates 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 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 maintenance work orders and logs data in the system.
• Maintains records to ensure compliance with regulations and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Coordinates and documents fire and life safety inspections and testing.

Skills

Boiler operation

Energy plant operations

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a skilled Boiler Plant Operator to operate and maintain boilers, chillers, generators and related systems at Bayfront Hospital, St Pete, FL.

The role requires high school diploma and at least five years in energy plant operations or building trades; you will monitor controls, perform routine maintenance, document tests, and support life-safety and regulatory compliance. On-site work with a focus on reliability and safety.