Lead Plant Operator

Description

• Prepare and apply Lockout/Tagout of all facility equipment when required.
• Wear a respirator, Fall Protection, and other PPE when conditions require
• Perform duties of Facility Operations Manager in his/her absence, as well as other duties as deemed necessary by management
• Orders/purchases materials and supplies as required
• Report problems requiring further action to the Facility Manager and shift relief as soon as possible.
• Perform Water Chemistry Analysis and make changes to chemical feeds in response to results of water chemistry.
• Issues work permits in compliance with safe work practices and ensures contractor safety
• Stay up to date and in compliance with company policies and SOP’s
• Monitor and adjust plant equipment performance, taking corrective actions as needed to optimize energy efficiency.
• Perform random security inspections and checks.
• Participate in spill equipment deployment and emergency response.
• Prepare confined space entries to include permitting and set up of required safety equipment.
• Provide on-call after-hours support.
• Enforce all safety requirements including, but not limited to:
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area (requiring cleaning of non-office areas and maintaining the cleanliness of the Control Room)
• Perform minor preventative maintenance activities to include inventory of stocked items and grounds maintenance as required.
• Obtain measurements and readings and compare with industry/manufacturer standards.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of all facility equipment to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and performance standards.
• Work a rotating shift (Dupont Schedule) that includes 12-hour shifts on both days and nights.
• Use appropriate PPE at all times
• Oversees all subcontractors and facility personnel involved in equipment operation and maintenance.
• Train, mentor and cross-train other plant personnel to maintain high standards of plant readiness.
• Operate plant control systems, HMI devices and perform electrical switching operations, including racking out circuit breakers..
• Maintain preventative and repair work records and logs in the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (including processing inventory transactions for work orders via the CMMS)
• Obtain and maintain licensing for plant owned or rented MHE equipment.
• Maintain plant operating records and logs.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience working with emergency power generation, high pressure steam systems, and chilled water systems
• Completes all Company and Regulatory training including computer-based training
• Current and valid Maryland Grade 1 or 2 Stationary Engineer’s License
• Successful completion of company training program and qualification as Lead Plant Operator by the Facility Manager
• Current and valid Maryland Grade 1 Stationary Engineer’s License
• Basic understanding of electrical theory

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance plans and wellness plans for employee and your family
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure
• Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Pay range: $40.00 - $ 45.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Paid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance