Job Description Summary
Job Description
As Central Plant Operator, you will work along with a team of fellow rotating shift operators to monitor the continuous production and delivery of utility processes in the areas of; Industrial Wastewater Treatment, HVAC Steam and Chiller Water, and Compressed Air/Industrial Gases.
Duties: A successful candidate will work under the guidance and direction of Facilities Operations Supervisor and others to maintain plant operations in a safe, efficient and reliable manner. A 6-month minimum training program is allotted to familiarize and develop the candidate for evaluation and eventual qualification as a competent Central Plant Operator.
- Monitor/log equipment operational parameters.
- Exhibit sound judgement in dispatching and adjusting process equipment to suit site specific demands.
- Assist in daily/seasonal transitions to operate and service boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps and all other associated process control equipment.
- Test/calibrate/dose process chemistry and adjust dispensing equipment.
- Respond and react to alarms and upsets to protect equipment and associated facilities infrastructure.
- Assist and guide Trades labor in the installation and maintenance plant facilities equipment.
- Certify/submit environment emissions compliance records for air/water discharge.
- Maintain proper housekeeping practices to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and others.
- Cleaning/replace filters and blow-down piping systems to minimize process flow contamination.
- Assist in maintaining inventory of wear item and other critical spares.
Requirements: Candidate should have a strong technical understanding of electro-mechanical equipment/systems. Direct knowledge or work experience in facilities infrastructure maintenance/operations support such as manufacturing, hospitals, educational campuses, and/or military installations is a plus.
- 2-yr Applied associate degree in plant Utilities Technology, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology, HVAC/Refrigeration Services, or Water treatment, and 3-5 years industrial experience in related facilities applications (Boiler Plant Operator, Control Room Operator, Waste Water Operator, etc).
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- Military technical service experience in electro-mechanical controls related to facilities operations, and 3-5 years industrial experience in related facilities applications (Boiler Plant Operator, Control Room Operator, Waste Water Operator, etc).
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- High school diploma or GED, and 5-7 years industrial experience in related facilities applications (Boiler Plant Operator, Control Room Operator, Waste Water Operator, etc).
Desired characteristics: Candidate should exhibit the following.
- Strong desire to work and contribute collaboratively to solve problems, avoid unnecessary risks, and remain level-headed under stressful situations.
- Good communication skills to maintain operational continuity and react accordingly to changing environmental conditions.
- Willing to work flexible schedule to support continuous duty operational coverage.
- Capable and comfortable of self-guidance working for extended intervals.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
