Plant Operator (Steam and Boiler)

Plant Operator Energy Systems Group is looking for a Plant Operator at our North Chicago Facility to join our Operations Services team. The position is onsite. The Plant Operator position centers around a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment and systems. The Plant Operator provides technical understanding of and practical experience with the distribution, production, and components associated with multiple electrical, motor, water, air, heating and cooling systems. Plant Operators 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. To be successful in this role you will need to: 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

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