Plant Operator

Donohoe Construction Company; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible vacation

401k plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Donohoe Construction Company is seeking a skilled Plant Operator to support the operation and maintenance of a large commercial facility in Northern Virginia (Fairfax). The position requires a DC 3rd Class Engineer license and EPA 608 certification.

Responsibilities include operating and monitoring boiler and chiller systems, routine generator checks, and supporting diesel fuel operations. The role is on a second shift schedule, Friday-Tuesday, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Experience operating boilers and/or chiller plant systems in a commercial/industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of boiler operations and basic chemistry concepts.
• Basic generator run log knowledge and documentation experience.
• Experience supporting diesel fuel systems and tank inspections for dual-fired equipment.
• BAS operational experience (monitoring, alarm response, basic navigation).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boiler systems and support boiler water chemistry and treatment.
• Operate and monitor chiller systems, including cooling towers and related equipment.
• Perform routine generator operational checks and maintain run logs.
• Support diesel fuel operations and tank inspections for dual-fired equipment.
• Utilize BAS to monitor equipment status and alarms.

Skills

Boiler operations

Chiller plant systems

Diesel fuel systems

BAS operational experience

Education

DC 3rd Class Engineer license

EPA 608 (Universal CFC)

Job description

Overview

Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington DC's most established real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the "Best Place to Work" multiple times.

Perks & Benefits

We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not-so-standard, extra great benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), and an Employee Assistance Program that offers free financial consultants, therapists, and lawyers. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Plant Operator to support the operation and maintenance of a large commercial facility in Northern VA, (Fairfax).

Schedule:

• Second Shift
  • Hours: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Days: Friday-Tuesday

Position Summary Operate, monitor, and maintain central utility plant equipment to support safe, reliable building operations. Responsibilities include boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, generators, and diesel fuel systems. Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to safety and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boiler systems; support basic boiler water chemistry and treatment activities.
• Operate and monitor chiller systems, including cooling towers, condenser/chilled water pumps, and related equipment.
• Perform routine generator operational checks and maintain basic generator run logs.
• Support diesel fuel operations for dual-fired equipment, including tank inspections and familiarity with equipment controls/monitoring.
• Utilize BAS to monitor equipment status, alarms, and trends; Siemens Desigo experience is a plus.
• Document rounds, readings, and operational activities per site standards.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating boilers and/or chiller plant systems in a commercial/industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of boiler operations and basic chemistry concepts.
• Basic generator run log knowledge and documentation experience.
• Experience supporting diesel fuel systems and tank inspections for dual-fired equipment.
• BAS operational experience (monitoring, alarm response, basic navigation).

Required Qualifications

• DC 3rd Class Engineer license
• EPA 608 (Universal CFC)

EOE, including disability/veterans