Utility Plant Operator I

ENGIE Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking a Utility Plant Operator I to monitor and operate campus utility systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency. You will work with boilers, turbines, chillers, generators, and water treatment systems under supervision, maintaining logs and adhering to safety standards.

The role follows a 12‑hour fixed shift (days or nights) on a 2‑2‑3 rotation with every other weekend off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• This role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily basis.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/will drive a company vehicle.
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies.
• This position consists of 10% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance and punctuality to support safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant systems, take readings, and adjust operations to maintain performance and efficiency.
• Respond to alarms and changing system conditions.
• Perform equipment inspections and basic troubleshooting.
• Execute equipment startup, shutdown, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Operate boilers, turbines, chillers, generators, and associated utility systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of plant equipment and work areas.
• Communicate effectively with incoming shifts to ensure continuity of operations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Permanent

Full - Time

What You Can Expect

As a Utility Plant Operator I, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of campus utility systems. Under the guidance of senior operators, you will monitor, operate, and support all ENGIE-operated utility plants and associated systems on campus. You’ll work with a wide range of equipment, including boilers, turbines, chillers, emergency generators, air compressors, pumps, motors, and water treatment systems. This role involves hands‑on operations, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and maintaining accurate logs and records, all while upholding strict safety and environmental standards.

This position follows a 12‑hour fixed shift schedule. Operators are assigned to either dayshift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM) or night shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) and remain on that shift. No swing shifts.

This position follows a 2-2-3 schedule:

Week 1 – Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days

Week 2 – Off 2 days, work 2 days, off 3 days

This cycle repeats every two weeks and includes every other weekend off as a three‑day weekend. Availability for occasional emergency call‑ins is required.

This position also includes training to obtain the State of Ohio Stationary Steam Engineer’s License within 12–18 months. Upon successful completion, employees are eligible for promotion to Utility Plant Operator II, along with a pay increase to $38.80/hour.

You will:

• Monitor plant systems, take readings, and adjust operations to maintain performance and efficiency
• Respond to alarms and changing system conditions
• Perform equipment inspections and basic troubleshooting
• Execute equipment startup, shutdown, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Operate boilers, turbines, chillers, generators, and associated utility systems
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of plant equipment and work areas
• Communicate effectively with incoming shifts to ensure continuity of operations

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• This role requires attendance at a worksiteon a daily basis
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/will drive a company vehicle
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• This position consists of 10% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance and punctuality to support safe and efficient operations

Compensation

Hourly: $24.38 – $37.32 USD

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

At ENGIE, we take your well‑being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well‑being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero‑Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit: LEI RoW

Division: LEI RoW - Northam

Company Name: ENGIE North America

Minimum Base Salary:

Maximum Base Salary:

Pay Basis: Hourly