Powerplant Operator II

Medxcel; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP & counseling

Parental leave

Job summary

Medxcel, a healthcare facilities management leader, seeks a dedicated power plant technician to operate and monitor critical equipment at Seton Medical Center in Austin, TX. The role requires hands-on maintenance, precise documentation, and team leadership to ensure reliable facility operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a relevant license or trade school background, and experience with boilers, turbines, and generators.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with a relevant trade or license.
• Experience in power plant equipment, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Ability to document operations and report issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor primary and auxiliary power plant equipment such as boilers, turbines, and generators.
• Monitor meters and systems to regulate power flow and detect problems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs to prevent failures.
• Document operations with logs, forms, and malfunction reports.
• Lead daily work and shift scheduling; train team members on equipment monitoring.
• Serve as SME on cross-functional teams and participate in special projects.

Skills

Power plant operations

Team leadership

Preventative maintenance

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school graduate

Relevant license

Job description

• 18053
• Austin, Texas
• Building Maintenance

Overview

Job Description

Life at Medxcel: Where purpose meets opportunity

Medxcel is here to lead the transformation of healthcare facilities management by incorporating a new approach to providing services. Created by healthcare, for healthcare, we have a dedicated focus on our people and customers, as well as providing tools, processes, support resources, data analytics and insource strategies that drive results.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, Texas
• Facility: Seton Medical Center
• Department:Facilities
• Schedule:Day shift | Full-time

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement:employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth:Tuition reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being:Employee Assistance Program,counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Controls, starts, and shuts down primary and auxiliary power plant equipment—including boilers, turbines, generators, pumps, and compressors—using control boards and sequential switches.
• Monitors meters, gauges, and computer systems at established intervals to regulate power flow, adjust water levels, and detect potential operating problems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs, such as cleaning, lubricating equipment, and tightening leaking joints, to prevent system failure or deterioration.
• Documents plant operations by maintaining accurate logs, completing forms, writing equipment malfunction reports, and handling emergency outage communication.
• Leads team operations by assigning daily work to maximize plant efficiency, assisting with shift scheduling, and training team members on equipment monitoring and maintenance.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on cross-functional teams, participates in informational meetings and workshops, and assists with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Must Have One Or More Of The Following

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Relevant license
• Graduate of trade school

And One Or More Of The Following

• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Other equivalent combination of relevant education or experience