Power Plant Operator

Davita Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital seeks a full-time Power Plant Operator to monitor and maintain crucial facility systems. The role emphasizes safety and technical skills, with a commitment to employee health and benefits such as tuition assistance and wellness programs.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with 5% match

Tuition assistance up to $5,250

Mental health support sessions

Paid time off and parental leave

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of experience as an operating engineer or in a related field.
• Prior experience with operating boilers and generators necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze chemical levels in systems to maintain balance.
• Operate, maintain, and repair Power Plant equipment.
• Respond to emergencies and perform safety checks on equipment.

Skills

Safety compliance

Chemical analysis

Equipment maintenance

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in maintenance field

Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Power Plant Operator to join the team. This role will be full-time 40 hours weekly working various evening shifts as needed by the department, schedules are made 1 month in advance.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.


• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.


• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.


• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.


• Work/Life Balance: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.

Power Plant Operator Job Responsibilities:

• As a Power Plant Operator, you will adhere to departmental/governmental safety standards in addition to departmental/organizational personal appearance policies. To help achieve our mission, you will chemically analyze boiler, chiller, cooling tower and all closed loop systems.


• Your ability to operate and assist in maintaining/repairing all Power Plant equipment with minor supervision is of vital importance.


• Monitoring other engineering systems and taking emergency actions when necessary


• Responding to plant emergencies and demonstrating knowledge of locations of firefighting equipment, while performing safety checks on plant equipment, is expected.


• Understands the importance of chemical balance in all systems.


• Cleans and paints equipment, piping and associated accessories in Power Plant and mechanical rooms.


• Performs chemical analysis tests and adds the correct amount of chemicals to keep a prescribed balance in boilers, cooling towers and closed loop systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Technical training in maintenance field.


• Experience: 1 year of experience as an operating engineer or in a related field; Prior experience with operating boilers, generators and/or conducting mechanical maintenance.