Power Plant Operator

Trinity Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Power Plant Operator role at Trinity Health’s Joseph’s Health facility focuses on maintaining and operating the cogeneration plant, ensuring work orders are completed, and performing skilled maintenance on HVAC systems, alarms, generators and boilers. The role requires strong control systems skills and attention to safety in an industrial/clinical setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma plus vocational training or 5 years of related experience; apprenticeship is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or recognized equivalent plus formal trade/vocational school training or five years related experience.
• Completion of apprenticeship program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cogeneration plant and ensure completion of assigned work orders.
• Perform skilled maintenance on HVAC systems, alarms (Direct Digital Control), emergency generator systems, and boilers.
• Read and interpret blueprints and prepare material takeoffs.
• Adhere to safety and regulatory requirements; manage potential hazards in a clinical/industrial setting.

Skills

Cogeneration plant operations

Direct Digital Control

PLC-based control systems

Blueprint reading

Tool handling

Education

High School diploma + trade/vocational training OR 5 years related experience

Tools

PLC programming knowledge

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day ShiftDescription:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The job of Power Plant Operator was established for the purposes of providing maintenance services and overall operations with specific responsibility for ensuring completion of assigned work order projects and continued operation of the cogeneration plant; performing a wide variety of skilled maintenance activities (e. g. HVAC systems, alarms – Direct Digital Control, Emergency Generator Systems, Computer Monitoring Systems, Steam and Hot Water Boilers, Co-Generation plant, etc.) and any other duties as directed;

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

High School graduate or recognized equivalent plus formal trade/vocational school training or five (5) years related experience. Completion of apprenticeship program preferred.

Participates in orientation and continuing education in order to maintain the knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to use standard hand tools, machinery and equipment plus precision measuring tools. Basic to advanced knowledge of Direct Digital Control systems and PLC based Plant Control Systems, Steam Boilers and/or Cogeneration systems and operations. Ability to read and interpret blue prints and to prepare material takeoffs. Basic to advanced code and regulatory knowledge. See Specific Performance Criteria section for additional information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

Industrial setting: Clinical setting occasionally. Exposure Class I. Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions. Intermittent to regular exposure to unpleasant physical conditions, including but not limited to: high temperatures and general outdoor seasonal weather conditions. Occasional to regular exposure to situations that could cause moderate to serious injury or illness, including but not limited to use of hand tools, power tools, operation of machinery and equipment, materials and equipment cleaning utilizing various cleaning solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Heavy work: Continual and repetitive motions, including but not limited to heavy lifting (up to 80 lbs.), bending, stooping, twisting, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, prolonged walking and standing.

WORK CONTACT GROUP:

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

MISSION:

We, at Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming

Healing presence within our communities.

VISION:

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

OUR VALUES:

Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person. Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves

Accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care. Commitment To Those Who Are Poor:

We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable. Integrity: We are faithful to who we say

we are. Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth. Excellence:

We heal by expecting the best of ourselves and others.

RELATIONSHIP-BASED CAREGUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Caring And healing practices are found in relationships, communication and the hospital setting. Patients are actively involved in their care and experience a therapeutic relationship with the caregiver.

Patient care is designed to meet patient and family needs while taking into account the unique needs of each patient. These values are consistent in practice and include patient advocacy, safety and education.

Teamwork promotes clinical excellence and is rooted in effective communication, accountability and continuity of care and respect for co-workers.

Caring leaders create an environment in which caring relationships happen. These leaders emerge from all levels of the network helping to create a shared vision reflecting the mission, vision and values of St. Joseph's

Pay Range: $25.85-38.80

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.