Plant Operator

Orion Talent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Talent seeks a Shift Operator to work with the Shift Engineer in ensuring the safe, uninterrupted operation of our energy production facilities in Seattle. You will monitor plant control systems, start and stop equipment, and perform routine maintenance while prioritizing reliability and safety.

This full-time night-shift position requires passing exams, coordinating with maintenance and union personnel, and maintaining detailed logs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years boiler/steam plant experience required.
• Ability to obtain City of Seattle Boiler Operator Grade 3 License.
• Navy boiler technician or related engineering tech experience considered.
• Applicants must pass written exam on plant operations and an oral review board.
• Ability to sketch piping and equipment from memory; knowledge of operating parameters.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boilers and plant equipment to maintain steam production.
• Monitor plant control systems and logs; start/stop equipment as needed.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform corrective actions; routine maintenance as required.
• Maintain detailed operation logs and records for analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate with maintenance, other operators, and management to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Monitor plant control system

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Routine maintenance

Record keeping

Communication

Environmental compliance

Training

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

3 years Boiler or Steam Plant experience

City of Seattle Boiler Operator Grade 3 License

United States Navy boiler technician / engineering lab technician service (4+ years)

Job description

Location: Seattle, WA (8 min walk from downtown Seattle Ferry Terminal)

Salary: $40 - $45/hr DOE (Union based rates, certs, quals) Med, Den, Vis, 401k, etc. (see below)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: Night Shift (10:30pm - 6:30am)

*all hires will be required to join the local union chapter (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, LOCAL 77).

Job Summary

The Shift Operator will work with the Shift Engineer in ensuring the safe uninterrupted operation of the company's energy production facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• The Shift Operator will perform all duties as assigned by the Shift Engineer.
• Monitors the plant control system via computer screens.
• Starting and stopping plant equipment as needed; diagnosing and correcting problems in equipment and auxiliaries; changing oil, lubricating bearings and filling station logs.
• Performance of any maintenance work will be secondary to overall plant operations.
• Perform other work assigned of equal or lower classifications, if qualified.

Qualifications/Experience

• Applicants shall have sufficient experience and ability to qualify for work as a Shift Operator within 6-months.
• Individuals having served in the United States Navy for a period of 4 (four) or more years as boiler technician, machinist's mates, or engineering lab technicians will be considered eligible by the company for a Shift Operator position.
• Applicants must pass a written examination covering all aspects of plant operations at the company's facility. Exam will be prepared by the company.
• Applicants must pass an oral systems checkout review board conducted by the company. This review board shall consist of at least one representative from the company and the union. Applicants must be able to sketch from memory the primary piping, valves, equipment and any other essential elements of all plant mechanical systems and should have a working knowledge of the key normal operating parameters of the production facilities.
• Equipment operation: monitor the control operations of the boilers and other equipment to produce steam efficiently
• Process monitoring: continuously monitor and analyze various parameters such as pressure temperature and flow rates to optimize steam production and distribution
• Troubleshooting: identify and troubleshoot malfunctions or regularities and equipment adjusting or repairs as necessary to maintain smooth operations
• Routine maintenance: Conducting maintenance tasks inspections and preventing equipment and keeping it in good working condition and preventing unexpected breakdowns
• Record keeping: maintain detailed logs and records of operational parameters maintenance activities and any incidents for documentation and analysis purposes
• Communication: coordinate effectively with other plant operators’ maintenance personnel and management to ensure seamless operations and address any issues properly
• Environmental compliance: adhere to environmental regulations and guidelines to minimize the impact of the plant’s operations on the surrounding environment
• Training: stay updated on industry best practices attending training sessions ensuring knowledge and skills are up to date and to maintain equipment effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work as a team player
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships internally and externally
• Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities

Education/Licenses/Certificates

• Individuals having served in the United States Navy for a period of 4 (four) or more years as boiler technician, machinist's mates, or engineering lab technicians will be considered eligible by the company for a Shift Operator position.
• 3 years of Boiler or Steam Plant experience.
• Ability to obtain a City of Seattle Boiler Operator Grade 3 License