Power Plant Technician - Per Diem

Brattleboro Retreat; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brattleboro Retreat operates a hospital power plant to provide electricity, steam and hot water for the complex. The operator will run, test, monitor and document all plant systems to ensure safe, reliable performance and regulatory compliance.

Desirable candidates hold a fourth class engineer license or eligibility, and must be flexible to cover rotating shifts, including weekends, with some security and fire alarm testing duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or four years approved on-the-job training.
• Fourth class engineer license in accordance with NIULPE preferred or eligible.
• Able to cover different shifts to maintain 24/7 coverage.
• Ability to enter boiler and pressure vessel manholes preferred.
• Willingness to rotate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, monitors and documents all power plant equipment and systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on boilers, chillers and auxiliaries.
• Repairs power plant equipment and maintains documentation for procedures.
• Provides security coverage as needed and maintains facility access.
• Tests fire alarm systems and supports related emergency procedures.
• Generates material lists and manages supplies and inventory.

Skills

Power plant operations

Preventive maintenance

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fourth class engineer license preferred

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Operates, maintains, tests, monitors, adjusts and documents the energy generation and distribution system in and connect to the Power Plant, in a safe, reliable and efficient manner providing electricity, steam and hot water to the hospital complex for environmental and process needs. Security duties, as needed, including maintenance and cleaning of Brattleboro Retreat vehicles, snow removal and assist in testing fire alarm system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core Competencies

• Operates, maintains, monitors, adjusts and documents all power plant equipment & systems in accordance to manufacturer’s recommendations, Brattleboro Retreat requirements and all State, Federal, and local regulations.
• Performs assigned preventative maintenance duties to ensure efficient, reliable operation of the physical plant. Performs annual maintenance on boilers, chillers and auxiliaries.
• Repairs power plant structure, equipment & systems as required.
• Maintains an understanding of emergency job procedures, backup systems and assists with the maintenance of the documentation for each procedure.
• Provides Security coverage when needed securing building envelope including: securing doors, maintaining vehicles, establishing radio contact with switchboard staff and responding to security requests as manpower allows.
• Generates material list and recommends or requests purchase of supplies for small projects. Maintains proper inventory level of supplies and orders replacement items as necessary based upon supply and demand.
• Performs minor maintenance and preventative maintenance work on buildings. Assists with snow and ice control.
• Inspects and maintains that all tools are in good clean working condition and returns to appropriate storage location upon completion of job or end of shift. Ensures all tools are safe to use. Reports damaged, lost or broken tools.
• Maintains a safe work environment through knowledge of body mechanics, personal protective equipment, MSDS, environment hazards and emergency job procedures. Documents and keeps up to date all forms and records pertaining to JCAHO. Maintains the Daily Log Sheet in a short and concise manner.
• Picks up sharps and other medical waste from the Clinic and prepares it for shipping, including processing the manifest at the time of pickup and taking the manifest to the Facilities Office for record keeping.
• Assists in testing of the fire alarm systems.
• Assists others as requested or as necessary to promote teamwork and achieve department goals.
• Checks and responds to e-mails at beginning of shift.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or four years approved on-the-job training.
• A fourth class engineer license in accordance with N.I.U.L.P.E. or eligibility to obtain this license is preferred.
• Must be flexible to cover different shifts as required to maintain 24 hours/seven days a week coverage in Power Plant and Security division, as necessary.
• Ability to enter boiler and other pressure vessel manholes preferred.
• Must be able to work rotating weekend.