Power Plant Operator 2

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

Power Plant Operator 2 Job Responsibilities:

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.

* 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent; Technical training in the maintenance field
• Experience: 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.
• Certification: None