Powerplant Operator II

Medxcel; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Medxcel is seeking a skilled Power Plant Operator for the St Thomas West Hospital facility in Nashville, TN. This full-time, 3rd shift role involves operating and maintaining critical facility power systems and leading a small team to ensure reliable energy supply.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or trade school training, with licensed credentials and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within

Qualifications

• Must have one or more of the following items listed in the qualifications section.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Other equivalent combination of relevant education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Controls, starts, and shuts down primary and auxiliary power plant equipment including boilers, turbines, generators, pumps, and compressors.
• Monitors meters, gauges, and computer systems to regulate power flow and detect operating problems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs to prevent system failure.
• Documents plant operations by maintaining logs, forms, and reports; handles outage communications.
• Leads team operations by assigning daily work, scheduling, and training team members.

Skills

Power plant ops

Team leadership

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of trade school

Relevant license

Job description

Overview

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: Nashville, TN

Facility: St Thomas West Hospital

Department: Facilities

Schedule: 3rd 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 rel evant experience.


• Other equivalent combination of relevant education or experience

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