PLANT OPERATOR II, ENGINEERING

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SGMC Health seeks a skilled Plant Operator for the SGA Engineering department to maintain and optimize hospital utility systems on the Main Campus. You will supervise HVAC, power, and mechanical networks to ensure uninterrupted patient care and regulatory compliance.

This role requires a strong background in HVAC and industrial maintenance, a minimum 5 years in a similar plant operation, and certification in emergency power systems; hands-on diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and coordination

Qualifications

• Requires completed vocational HVAC program or equivalent with hands-on maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years in physical plant, electrical, and/or mechanical operations.
• Certification in Emergency Power Supply Systems required and experience with boilers/generators.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor temperature, humidity, and plant loads to optimize chiller operation.
• Maintain emergency power supply and fuel systems, perform inspections and testing of generators and ATS.
• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on pumps, AHUs, compressors, and control systems.
• Coordinate projects, communicate needs to supervisor, and ensure safe, compliant operation.

Skills

HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

Operations monitoring

Education

Vocational HVAC Program

Industrial Plant Maintenance Program

Tools

Emergency Power Supply Systems

Boiler Operation

Emergency Generator operations

Job description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION

Main Campus

DEPARTMENT

SGA ENGINEERING

SCHEDULE

Full Time, Weekend Evening Shift, 2pm to 11:30pm

Position Summary

• Evaluate temperature and humidity stresses, as well as plant load in order to cycle chillers for best efficiency in operation.
• Monitor and maintain temperature and humidity of all supply air handlers, Operating Room, and Special Procedure Areas.
• Coordinates assigned projects to ensure completion. Performs assigned tasks, solicits assistance as needed, communicates tasks and materials needed to supervisor, and minimizes corrective clean-up.
• Monitor and maintain the Emergency Power Supply System to ensure readiness and proper operation. Perform visual inspections and operational testing of Emergency Power Generators and Automatic Transfer Switches. Perform Start and Stop operations under static and dynamic loads.
• Monitor and maintain Emergency Fuel Sources to ensure adequate levels are maintained, delivery system is in a continuous state of readiness, and provide monitoring to minimize the potential for release of product.
• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance of pumps, motors, air handling units, pneumatic air operating controls, digital operating controls, surgical air compressors, surgical vacuum pumps, and control air compressors.
• Monitor and maintain the water softening system to ensure adequate levels of brine solution and successful regeneration.
• Monitor and maintain the medical gas system and manifold operations to ensure adequate supply of nitrogen, nitrous oxide, and oxygen.
• Monitor the operation of the steam delivery system to ensure proper operation of the steam boilers and steam converters. Perform start and stop operations, warm-up operations, diagnose flame and fuel failures, and perform alternate fuel source conversions.
• Monitor and respond to the IFC-2020 Fire Alarm System in event of activation. Respond to fire alarm locations and assist Fire Department with checking for hazards, smoke purge operations, and reset of system after all clear notice is given.
• Perform Physical Plant and Mechanical Room rounds each shift to perform visual inspections and ensure proper operation of Building Utility Systems. Record data for document retention, and perform maintenance as required.
• Perform facility maintenance and diagnostics on the night and weekend shifts to include repairs of, but not limited to, lighting, electrical, HVAC, Nurse Call, Beds, Plumbing, Televisions, and Building Structure. If unable to conduct repairs, evaluate situation to determine whether additional staff of services are needed to conduct emergency repairs.
• Attend all scheduled training to promote knowledge and operational understanding of equipment maintained by the Engineering Department, and to further assist in facilitation repairs.
• Performs additional duties and projects as required to meet the needs of the organization.
• Maintains hospital and departmental policies and procedures, accreditation standards, and regulator y codes. Understands and demonstrates compliance of policy and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infectious control, accreditation standards, and regulatory codes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must have graduated from and vocational HVAC Program, Industrial Plant Maintenance Program, or have 5-7 years of physical plant, electrical, and/or mechanical experience. Must have successfully fulfilled the position of SGMC Plant Operator for a minimum of 5 years. Required to complete the Facility Management Computer Operation Course, with a minimum competency score of 75%. Certification in Emergency Power Supply Systems required. Performs competencies in Boiler Operation and Emergency Generator operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Considerable mental effort required to organize and mange in a high stress environment. Must be able to formulate judgments to ensure safety and prevent equipment failure and/or damage. Subject to irregular schedules and conditions including certain levels of stress and physical strain. Subject to injury such as burns, cuts, and bruises. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders at various times in each workday. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. continuously and up to 100 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to use hands repetitively when performing simple grasping of items weighing up to 32 lbs. Must be able to push / pull up to 100 lbs. Must have functional vision, speech, and hearing. Will be exposed to extreme temperatures, 20 degrees to 120 degrees, thus appropriate clothing must be worn. Will be exposed to infectious environments while conducting maintenance operations. Proper personal protective equipment will be provided. Will be exposed to hazardous chemicals, dirt, grease, and moisture. Will be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards when performing repairs and operating equipment.

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