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Plant Operations Technician
Ochsner Health • Lafayette, LA 70593 • Posted 8 days ago
Plant Operations Technician
Ochsner Health • Lafayette, LA 70593 • Posted 8 days ago
In-person • Full-time • Mid Level
**We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate,** **and innovate. We believe** **that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.**
**At Ochsner, whether you work with patients** **every day** **or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!**
This job maintains, operates, monitors, repairs all utilities and related central plant equipment and responds to maintenance requests for assistance to hospital, clinic and supporting facilities.
Maintains central plant in good, clean working condition maintains preventative maintenance (P.M.), and schedules and completes corrective maintenance to all equipment in a timely and professional manner actively documenting all activities and maintenance.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
**Education**
Required - High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred - Associates degree in Operating Engineering
**Work Experience**
Required - Experience with water treatment for heating and cooling systems in order to efficiently protect the water and steam piping and integrity. Experience using HVAC/Temperature controls, Energy Management Systems, Computer Operations in order to maintain proper building temperature comfort levels.
**Certifications**
Required - Current 2nd Class Engineers Certificate for Air Condition / Refrigeration - ONLY if working at a facility in Orleans Parish*
Preferred - Current 2nd Class Engineers Certificate for Boilers & Air Condition
**Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)**
+ Knowledge of Pneumatic tube system operation in order to repair and maintain associated equipment.
+ Basic math skills.
+ Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor under stressful conditions.
+ Good written and verbal communication skills.
**Job Duties**
+ Properly answers phone and resolves requests by using name and identifying department.
+ Completes preventive maintenance and work requests promptly by using proper work order form.
+ Monitors and operates power plant equipment by visually inspecting and adjusting equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.
+ Monitors, operates and troubleshoots engineering equipment and systems by following manufacturers' recommended maintenance and operating parameters.
+ Operates, monitors and maintains Energy Management System by adjusting heating/cooling schedules as dictated by building loads.
+ Performs building rounds and equipment inspections by properly entering round sheet data and reporting problems to supervisor.
+ Performs other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
**Physical and Environmental Demands**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
**Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!**
**_Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website._**
_Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position_ _: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington,_ _and Washington D.C._
**_Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or_** **_careers@ochsner.org_** **_. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications._**
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
**At Ochsner, whether you work with patients** **every day** **or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!**
This job maintains, operates, monitors, repairs all utilities and related central plant equipment and responds to maintenance requests for assistance to hospital, clinic and supporting facilities.
Maintains central plant in good, clean working condition maintains preventative maintenance (P.M.), and schedules and completes corrective maintenance to all equipment in a timely and professional manner actively documenting all activities and maintenance.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
**Education**
Required - High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred - Associates degree in Operating Engineering
**Work Experience**
Required - Experience with water treatment for heating and cooling systems in order to efficiently protect the water and steam piping and integrity. Experience using HVAC/Temperature controls, Energy Management Systems, Computer Operations in order to maintain proper building temperature comfort levels.
**Certifications**
Required - Current 2nd Class Engineers Certificate for Air Condition / Refrigeration - ONLY if working at a facility in Orleans Parish*
Preferred - Current 2nd Class Engineers Certificate for Boilers & Air Condition
**Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)**
+ Knowledge of Pneumatic tube system operation in order to repair and maintain associated equipment.
+ Basic math skills.
+ Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor under stressful conditions.
+ Good written and verbal communication skills.
**Job Duties**
+ Properly answers phone and resolves requests by using name and identifying department.
+ Completes preventive maintenance and work requests promptly by using proper work order form.
+ Monitors and operates power plant equipment by visually inspecting and adjusting equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.
+ Monitors, operates and troubleshoots engineering equipment and systems by following manufacturers' recommended maintenance and operating parameters.
+ Operates, monitors and maintains Energy Management System by adjusting heating/cooling schedules as dictated by building loads.
+ Performs building rounds and equipment inspections by properly entering round sheet data and reporting problems to supervisor.
+ Performs other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
**Physical and Environmental Demands**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
**Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!**
**_Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website._**
_Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position_ _: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington,_ _and Washington D.C._
**_Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or_** **_careers@ochsner.org_** **_. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications._**
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.