Technical Specialist (Steam/Energy Production)

Energy Systems Group (ESG); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,348 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Chicago is looking for a Technical Specialist to operate and maintain plant equipment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with some experience in plant operations and troubleshooting. This role involves working a rotating 12-hour shift, offering competitive hourly pay between $38.00 and $42.00 based on experience, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of related experience required.
• Must work 12-hour rotating shift schedules, including nights and weekends.
• Basic computer skills for data input and work order tracking.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair plant equipment and systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures.
• Assist establishment of maintenance procedures.

Skills

Plant equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting skills

Technical understanding of electrical/motor systems

Customer interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4th Class Power Engineer NIULPE License Certification

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Job description

Technical Specialist (Steam/Energy Production)

Technical Specialist (Steam/Energy Production)

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ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP is looking for a Technical Specialist at our Chicago West Facility to join our Operations Services team.

The Technical Specialist position centers around a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment and systems. The Technical Specialist provides technical understanding of and practical experience with the distribution, production, and components associated with multiple electrical, motor, water, air, heating and cooling systems. Technical Specialists operate, maintain, and perform basic repairs on most equipment and systems in the plant. This individual will be responsible for following safety programs for all facility activities and equipment, as well as assisting and maintaining trouble call procedures for facilities. This position requires working a 12-hour rotating shift, including overnight, weekend and possible holidays, and be available for call-in work.

The Essential Functions Of The Position Include

• Operate, maintain, and perform basic repair on most equipment and systems in the plant
• Apply technical understanding of and practical experience with the operation of distribution, production and components associated with:
• Steam, condensate, chilled water, electrical motors, paralleling switch gear, motor control centers, condenser systems, variable frequency drives, reciprocating engines, generators, compressed air and compressors, pumps, chillers, air handlers, boilers, cooling towers, pneumatic and low voltage control systems
• Performs preventative maintenance procedures to assure the plant equipment is in good working condition
• Operate Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment
• Start-up activities including trouble shooting
• Positively interact with customers as needed
• Maintain tracking for long-term performance evaluations and adherence to baseline requirements
• Safety training; lock out/tag out
• SDS administration
• Follow proper procedure for all maintenance activities
• Assist and maintain establishment of maintenance and work order procedures for the facility that effectively communicate problems and recommend a course of action
  

Your Background Includes

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three to six (3-6) years’ of related experience
• 4th Class Power Engineer NIULPE License Certification or higher (achieved before or within 18 months of employment in the position)
• Work 12-hour rotating shift schedule, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Basic computer skills required including data input, work order coordination and daily logs
• Must be within a reasonable commute from our office at: 2079 West Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
  
  

A Bonus To Have

• Associate’s degree (AA or AS) or Technical degree
• Six to eight (6-8) years’ related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

What We Bring To You

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance plans and wellness plans for employee and your family
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children
• Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure
• Pay range: $38.00 to $42.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
  
  

We Want You To Know

ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity. Join our world-class team to provide mission-critical infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more.

The Company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR

• 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

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