Utility Plant Operator II_PTUP1B

ENGIE Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking a Utility Plant Operator II to monitor and operate campus utility systems, ensure safety, and optimize performance. The role covers a range of equipment including boilers, turbines, chillers, and pumps, with careful adherence to SOPs and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, shutdown/startup tasks, logkeeping, and assisting in training new engineers, while maintaining asset reliability and cross-shift knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State of Ohio Stationary Steam Engineer’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Take plant readings and monitor utility system performance.
• Respond to alarms and system conditions.
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment.
• Perform startup, shutdown and Lock Out/Tagout of equipment.
• Review and update plant SOPs and training materials.
• Operate boilers, turbines, chillers, and related equipment.
• Assist in training new engineers.
• Maintain and clean plant equipment and building.
• Gather shift information and relay to oncoming shift.

Skills

Plant operation

Troubleshooting

Alarm response

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ohio Stationary Steam Engineer’s License

Job description

Permanent

Full - Time

What You Can Expect

As our Utility Plant Operator II, you will monitor and operate all utility plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Your operational responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, all current and future ENGIE-operated utility plants and systems on campus. You will be responsible for monitoring and regulating the performance of plant machinery and equipment, which may include natural gas/oil-fired boilers, turbines, emergency diesel generators, chillers, air compressors, pumps, electric motors, fans, piping systems, water treatment systems, and other equipment related to campus utility operations. Additional duties include troubleshooting, maintaining, and cleaning plant equipment; completing logs and recordkeeping; and adhering to all operating, safety, and environmental standards. This role requires working a 12-hour shift and being available for emergency call-ins.

This position reports to the Shift Supervisor.

You will:

• Take plant readings, monitor utility system performance, conduct water testing and make changes as necessary to provide reliable and efficient plant operations
• Respond to alarms and utility system conditions
• Perform troubleshooting and inspection activities
• Complete startup, shutdown and Lock Out/Tagout of equipment
• Review and update plant SOP’s and training material
• Operate current and future utility plant equipment including but not limited to boilers, turbines, chillers, air compressors, emergency generators and associated equipment
• Assist in training new engineers
• Maintain and clean plant equipment and building
• Gather information relevant to previous shifts and deliver relevant information to oncoming shift

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of High school diploma or equivalent
• State of Ohio Stationary Steam Engineer’s License

This role requires attendance at a worksiteon a daily basis;
Ability to work 12-hour shifts (6AM-6PM or 6PM-6AM), every other weekend and some holidays

Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license; will drive 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 handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy

Compensation

Hourly Range: $27.40 to $42.02 USD hourly

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.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

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. Learn more .

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.

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

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