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PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To properly monitor and operate the facilities plant equipment at peak efficiency and provide necessary utilities and services throughout the building at all times. To maintain and repair steam plant/chiller plant, auxiliary systems, including chilled and condenser water pumps, cooling towers, chemical feed, plant air, fuel oil and feedwater systems.

HOURS/SCHEDULE:

Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00AM-3:30PM

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Lays out repair work and utilizes blueprints and manufacturer's information. Determines materials for all system work under Power Plant cognizance or recommends contractor repair.
•Installs and repairs selected piping systems which includes cutting, bending, threading, and soldering of pipes repaired.
•Maintains all types of heat exchangers, hot water generators, feedwater pumps, fuel oil heaters and pumps, condensate return pump stations, pressure regulating valves and associated components.
•Maintains chilled water plant including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and associated components.
•Monitor, repair, and preventative maintenance of HVAC systems, heating systems, ventilation/exhaust systems, and refrigeration systems as required.
•Adjust, repair VAV and CV air terminal units(thermostat, humidistats, reheat valves, controls, etc) to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and acceptable environmental conditions for patients, visitors, and employees.
•Assists and instructs with more complex maintenance and operator tasks. Maintains good communications with operators and plant upkeep matters.
•Functions as plant supervisor in the absence of regular plant supervisor.
•Takes responsibility for maintaining clean and safe work areas at all times.
•Follows all applicable safety procedures in the performance of job responsibilities.
•Provides expertise and direction in areas of operation, maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
•Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of four year apprenticeship program preferred.
Four years practical experience in a power plant or similar operation.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Basic computer skills with Microsoft operating systems

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of P.R.V. stations, steam, condensate, and feedwater systems.
Knowledge of fuel oil and burner management system.
Knowledge of HVAC systems and associated heat exchange principles.
Skill in troubleshooting and operating power plant equipment and tools as necessary.
Skill in making effective and timely repairs.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Ability to teach repair methods and techniques to others as necessary.
Ability to handle emergency situations and react quickly and effectively.
Ability to work on heat exchangers.
Ability to prioritize tasks to accomplish the work and to determine what materials, equipment, man power, etc., will be needed; and the ability to communicate this information to supervisor in order to ensure effective economical repairs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
MD 1st Grade Stationary Engineering License required. A lower grade License is acceptable for new hires, with the expectation that advancement to a 1st grade license is required at the time frames consistent with DLLR regulations. EPA 608 CFC Certification is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Strenuous work associated with direct power plant systems repair, including operating chain falls and large wrenches, climbing cooling towers, boiler tops, ladder work, and bending and stooping over equipment; also lifting equipment into place.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environmentally uncontrolled - extremely hot (above boilers), cold (cooling towers and tank farm in the cooler months) and hazardous at times. Work areas can be wet, dirty, and/or dusty. Working with high pressures and hot fluids and hot surfaces poses the usual hazards. May be lack of sleep at times due to overnight and weekend emergency work. Some work is done with potentially hazardous chemicals.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.