Plant Operator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, MT, is seeking a Plant Operator II to manage operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler and chiller systems. The role requires journeyman-level expertise with occasional after-hours coverage and a Monday–Friday schedule from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm.

Compensation ranges from $34.88 to $53.07 per hour, with potential evenings/weekends when others are on PTO.

Qualifications

• Formal training such as a journeyman’s certificate and significant experience as a plant operator.
• Demonstrated mastery of boiler and chiller plant operation.
• Demonstrated abilities of the skills listed above.
• A valid driver's license may be required for this position.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment by following established safety procedures and protocols.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair boiler and chiller systems including water treatment for boilers, steam systems, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Lead boiler and chiller teardown and major maintenance.
• Plan and perform winterizing of chillers and cooling towers; troubleshoot and maintain HVAC controls; keep work areas clean and organized.
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Submit timekeeping documentation accurately and on time.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment (boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, air handling equipment).

Skills

Mechanical Equipment

Cleaning Machinery Operations

Equipment Operations

Plumbing

Plant Equipment

Plant Operations

Boiler Operations

HVAC Systems

Chemicals Handling

Mechanical Systems

Maintenance Repair

Independent work and time management

Documentation of work

Communication

Clean and safe workspace

Strong mechanical aptitude

Safety

Education

Journeyman certificate or equivalent

Job description

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Full time

R187075

Job Description:

The Plant Operator is a position in the Facilities Management department that requires demonstrated deep expertise in plant operations and maintenance, such as journeyman-level certification. Regardless of specialty, a Plant Operator II may be required to perform other maintenance tasks as needed, such as minor repairs or assisting with other projects.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 5am-130pm

may be some occasional evening and weekend coverage when others are on PTO who operate those shifts

Plant operator 1- 31.70-48.24 (dependent on experience)

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 or leads boiler and chiller teardown and major maintenance.

• Plans, performs, and may lead activities for winterizing chillers and cooling towers, troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC digital and pneumatic controls, and ensuring the cleanliness of their working area and assigned locations.

• Effectively communicates with staff at all levels and prioritize their workload to manage their time effectively with minimal supervision.

• Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of timekeeping documentation.

• Demonstrates a deep, extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, air handling equipment, and other terminal HVAC devices.

Skills

• Mechanical Equipment

• Cleaning Machinery Operations

• Equipment Operations

• Plumbing

• Plant Equipment

• Plant Operations

• Boiler Operations

• HVAC Systems

• Chemicals Handling

• Mechanical Systems

• Maintenance Repair

• Independent work and time management

• Documentation of work

• Communication

• Ability to maintain a clean, safe workspace

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Safety

Required Qualifications

• Formal training, such as a journeyman’s certificate, and significant experience as a plant operator.

• Demonstrated mastery of boiler and chiller plant operation.

• 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.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions.

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:

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City:

Billings

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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

$34.88 - $53.07

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