Facilities Plant Operator II

HKA is working on behalf of Jacobs and this role is to support Jacobs’ work through HKA

Shift: 8pm-6am, 4-10hr shifts, 3 day weekends

General Statement

Performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a Central Utility Plant including maintenance of equipment, quality control/testing and day-to-day activities on an assigned shift.  This position typically holds, or is working towards, a Universal Refrigerant Processing Certificate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnoses operating problems; directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on Central Utility Plant systems to ensure the integrity and reliability of the utility distribution.
• Reads gauges and meters, starts and stops equipment, and operates valves to route and control flow, makes process control adjustments, determines and sets proper chemical dosage and flow rates, and operates PLCs and SCADA systems
• Complies and reports non-compliance with OMI and Project Policies and Procedures
• Prepares required reports and maintains complete record keeping procedures
• Monitors, utilizes and modifies the CMMS system to assure maximum effectiveness; provides required and appropriate documentation.
• Makes entries in plant logs
• Attends and conducts meetings and training sessions pertaining to safety, process control, etc
• Makes operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel
• Informs supervision of needs and/or changes required to keep operations in a safe and well-maintained condition.
• Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
• Performs other duties as required

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Certification at a level required by the State in which the project is located
• Three years of experience in either of the following;
• utility mechanic, stationary engineer, refrigeration mechanic
• The ability to demonstrate the advanced skills in the field of plant operations.
• Independent decision making and judgement in the performance of all duties.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of previous Utility Plant experience with familiarity of the principles and practices of Utility Plant opera­tions; operating principles of chillers, compressors, cooling towers, building management systems, water distribution systems, emergency generators and fire pumps, water treatment programs; valves, pumps, and motors; safe work practices
• Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, CMMS and data management systems, and be able to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems