Job Description

Job Description

Description
Facilities Plant Operator AdventHealth Orlando

Location Address: 529 Lake Estelle Drive, Orlando, FL

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Orlando

* Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando
* serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
* AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
* We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

Work Hours/Shift:

* Full Time; Days (7a - 330p)

You Will Be Responsible For:

* Operates or tends stationary engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, compressors and air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings.
* Observes and interprets gauges, meters, charts registering various aspects of boiler operation. Utilizes Building Management Systems (BAS) to track and document plant operations.
* Operates valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, adjust supplies of combustion air, and control the flow of fuel into burners. Tests boiler water quality or arranges for testing, and takes any necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
* Monitors and inspects equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions, and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely.
* Maintains daily logs of operations, maintenance, and safety activities; including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work. Enters and closes out work orders and periodic maintenance in computer system. (Archibus).

Qualifications
What You Will Need:

* Five years of experience in central energy plant operations
* Three years of experience in chiller operations
* Proficient in the use of computerized Building Automation Systems to maintain efficient operations in a large facility
* Solid knowledge of switching from automatic controls to manual controls, and isolate equipment mechanically and electrically, to allow for safe inspection and repair work
* Degree or certifications in Energy Management. (Preferred)
* Boiler Operator License (Preferred)
* Experience in Boiler and/or machine operations through the U. S. Military (Preferred)

Job Summary:

The Facilities Plant Operator ensures the safe and continuous operation of the Central Energy Plants Boiler, Chiller and Cooling Towers. This includes utilizing the Building Automation Systems (BAS) to monitor and maintain boiler water, chemical and fuel levels and make appropriate adjustments. The Plant Operator schedules and/or performs preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment, documenting appropriately.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.