Plant Engineer

Essential Functions

• Monitors control screens and observes various meters and gauges to ensure equipment is operating properly
• Starts, stops and switches over boilers as appropriate
• Cleans and repairs boilers, blow tubes and discharge sediment, and pumping equipment
• Starts and stops chillers to maintain setpoints and efficiency
• Checks and monitors cooling towers and regulates feed water
• Keeps appropriate logs for chemical treatment to boiler and cooling system water
• Conducts and documents generator testing
• Operates switchgear to regulate and transfer power loads
• Completes assigned preventative and corrective maintenance work orders and ensures work order data is captured in TMS
• Log all pertinent operating information and maintains records to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and Joint Commission guidelines
• Coordinates, conducts and documents all fire and life safety measures to include inspections and testing to ensure compliance with policies
• Assists in training other plant engineers with energy plant operation/maintenance specific skills
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures

Other Related Functions

• Adheres to established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety and infection control activities
• Attends in-services and meetings as required. Maintains all records and information pertinent to work assignments
• Keeps work area orderly, clean and safe
• Promotes and engages in behavior that is conducive to Baptist Health’s standards of behavior
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Education/Training

• or equivalent

Licensure/Certification

• None

Experience

• experience in building trades or energy plant operations
• experience if a trade or vocational school graduate