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Plant Operator Lead

Blacksburg, VA

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Ormat Technologies, Inc.

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Gabbs, NV · On-site

Review routine operating data troubleshoot abnormal indications and take corrective actions ... Communicate clearly and effectively with other power plant personnel, including managers, engineers ...

Ormat

Plant Operator

Pahoa, HI · On-site

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Calpine

Power Plant Operator

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$38.32 - $47.90/hr

... operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis ... Must either hold a State of Maine Boiler or Stationary Engineer's License, or have the ...

Ormat Technologies

Plant Operator

Gabbs, NV · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Communicate clearly and effectively with other power plant personnel, including managers, engineers ... Plant Operator 2: Six (6) months of experience as a Plant Operator 1 or demonstrated ability to ...

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

Plant Operator

Pahoa, HI · On-site

Review routine operating data troubleshoot abnormal indications and take corrective actions ... Communicate clearly and effectively with other power plant personnel, including managers, engineers ...

Ormat

Plant Operator

Pahoa, HI · On-site

Plant Operator Position Summary The primary responsibility of a Plant Operator is to ensure that ... Communicate clearly and effectively with other power plant personnel, including managers, engineers ...

Ormat

Plant Operator

Gabbs, NV · On-site

... other power plant personnel, including managers, engineers and repair technicians to encourage ... Operator 1 or demonstrated ability to perform the Plant Operator 1 tasks with little or no ...

Ormat

Plant Operator

Gabbs, NV · On-site

Communicate clearly and effectively with other power plant personnel, including managers, engineers ... Plant Operator 2: Six (6) months of experience as a Plant Operator 1 or demonstrated ability to ...

Calpine

Power Plant Operator

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$38.32 - $47.90/hr

... operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis ... Must either hold a State of Maine Boiler or Stationary Engineer's License, or have the ...

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Power Plant Operator I - Wilmington

Wilmington, DE • On-site

ChristianaCare
Outpatient Health Care • 10K+ employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!
ChristianaCare is looking for a full-time Certified Power Plant Operator I in Wilmington, Delaware to operate multiple high-pressure boilers/steam plant and auxiliary equipment such as plant air compressors, fuel and feed water systems. To operate multiple refrigeration machines and chiller plants including auxiliary equipment such as cooling towers, condenser and chilled water pumps and chemical treatment systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Operates steam generation plant for heating, dietary, humidification, laundry processes and sterilization. The ability to maintain steam systems at required pressures and temperatures.
  • Operates and monitors various chiller plants and related equipment/systems.
  • Monitors and reports any alarms associated with ATS, Emergency Generator and medical gas panels.
  • Monitors gauges and meters to determine operating condition of power plant.
  • Reports and logs about unusual conditions.
  • Maintains a clean and safe workstation.
  • Performs all aspects of operator maintenance.
  • Performs chemical tests for water in boiler systems, chiller plants and maintains appropriate chemical levels.
  • Starts and stops boilers, chillers and related equipment as needed for load transfer or maintenance reasons.
  • Cleans condenser tubes on chillers as scheduled prior to cooling season.
  • Loads/unloads auxiliary equipment record data (e.g., hours of operation, temperatures, pressure, fuel consumption).
  • Maintains adequate oil levels in storage tanks for proper operation of power plant equipment.
  • Assists boiler room maintenance personnel in equipment repair, replacement and modification.
  • Assists in the take down and repair of boilers for annual inspection.
  • Participate in certification exercises, shop meetings and other activities required to gain information and instructions that will keep the Power Plant operating effectively and efficiently.
  • Performs assigned work safely adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor in a timely manner of any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
  • Performs all duties in accordance with the Power Plant Operator list of responsibilities for each designated shift.

Hours: Rotating Shifts - Mandatory overtime if needed to maintain plant coverage
Education and Experience Requirements:
High School Graduate or Equivalent.
Current Driver License.
Stationary Engineering License (preferred).
One (1) year previous experience in operation of high-pressure steam plant (preferred).
Special requirements:
A City of Wilmington Fireman's License, or any higher level of License (1st, 2nd or 3rd class Engineers license) if assigned and scheduled to work alone at the Wilmington Hospital. This license is not required for the Christiana Hospital Campus.
Other City and State Stationary Engineering Licenses such as the City of Philadelphia Engineer Class "A" license, Maryland Engineering License or New Jersey Engineering License may be considered.
Must be able to successfully demonstrate the ability to complete the Christiana Care Stationary Engineer Exam within the first 90 days of employment. This Exam is consistent with the Wilmington Fireman's & 3rd Class Engineering License Exams.
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.
Working conditions:
Exposure to hot, high-pressure steam, pressurized hot water, oils, grease, hot surfaces, chemical fumes, soot, dust, heat and noise. Exposure to burns, scalds, eye and ear hazards and falls.
ChristianaCare Offers:
  • Collaborative and team focused environment
  • Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
  • 403(b)
  • Generous paid time off
  • Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
This position has a starting rate of $33.92 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $37.78 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $41.63.
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
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.
Post End Date
Aug 29, 2026
EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

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ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

Industry

Outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Wilmington, DE, US

Year founded

1888

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