Power Plant Operator 2

Inova • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Inova Alexandria Hospital - Facilities and Engineering - is looking for a dedicated Power Plant Operator 2 to join the team. This role will be full-time with varying days and shifts.
Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent; Technical training in the maintenance field
• 2 years of experience as an operating engineer or in a related field
• Strong background in HVAC, Mechanics
• Prior experience with operating boilers, generators and/or conducting mechanical maintenance; military experience.

Responsibilities

• Changes and disposes of chemical drums properly and uses proper safety equipment.
• Performs chemical analysis tests and adds the correct amount of chemicals to keep a prescribed balance in boilers, cooling towers and closed loop systems
• Assists in the repair or maintenance of plant equipment; Cleans and paints equipment, piping and associated accessories in Power Plant and mechanical rooms.
• Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and performs safety checks on plant equipment.
• Cleans and paints equipment, piping and associated accessories in Power Plant and mechanical rooms.
• Responds to plant emergencies swiftly, contacts appropriate proper personnel, and operates firefighting equipment.
• Performs chemical analysis tests and adds the correct amount of chemicals to keep a prescribed balance in boilers, cooling towers and closed loop systems.
• Wears appropriate safety equipment and complies with departmental and OSHA safety policies at all times.
• Keeps personal workspaces and equipment in a safe and orderly working condition.
• Follows hospital infection control procedures and policies at all times.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.
• The Power Plant Operator 2 chemically analyzes boiler, chiller, cooling tower and all closed loop systems.
• Assists in maintaining/repairing all Power Plant equipment with minor supervision and monitors other engineering systems, taking emergency actions when necessary.
• Responds to plant emergencies and demonstrating knowledge of locations of firefighting equipment, while performing safety checks on plant equipment.

Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED