Powerplant Operator II — Lead Plant Operations

Medxcel; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Medxcel is seeking a Plant Operator for the Facilities team in Wichita, KS. You will control and monitor primary and auxiliary power plant equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, pumps, and compressors, using control boards and sequential switches.

You will also monitor meters and computer systems to regulate power flow, perform routine maintenance, document operations, and coordinate shift scheduling while training team members and contributing to cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Relevant license is required.
• Graduate of trade school is required.
• 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education/experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Relevant license

Graduate of trade school

Job description

Medxcel is seeking a Plant Operator for the Facilities team in Wichita, KS. You will control and monitor primary and auxiliary power plant equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, pumps, and compressors, using control boards and sequential switches.

You will also monitor meters and computer systems to regulate power flow, perform routine maintenance, document operations, and coordinate shift scheduling while training team members and contributing to cross-functional projects.