Plant Engineer

Position Summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital

Recognized by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Walker Hospital is a 267-bed facility located in Jasper and committed to serving the diverse needs of our growing community. Among the comprehensive and compassionate services offered at Baptist Health Walker Hospital are bariatrics, behavioral health, cardiac care, emergency room care, gynecology, neurology, obstetrics, orthopedics, physical therapy, advanced stroke treatment, surgical care and urology.

Position Summary:

Operates and maintains boilers, chillers, generators and associated support systems

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Education/Training

• or equivalent

Licensure/Certification

• None

Experience

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