Utility Plant Operator

 Who we are: Fluor is one of the world’s largest, publicly owned engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance services organizations.  We are a service organization and our success depends upon the combined capabilities and contributions of all employees.  Fluor has excellent employment opportunities.  Summary Operates all equipment in the site utility plants.  Maintains, monitors and adjusts the operation of steam boilers, chillers, air compressors, cooling towers, pumps, valves and auxiliary equipment.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties as assigned. ·  Responsible for the proper operation of the boiler, air compressor and chiller systems.  Monitors equipment and systems performance and makes required adjustments to maintain plant production within specified limits.  Accurately takes and logs gauge and meter readings. ·  Performs technical and general maintenance work on a variety of facilities and building equipment, systems, structures, and hardware, including air handlers, domestic water, chilled water, hot water, steam, building exhaust, compressed air, controls, lighting, electrical, security systems, fire systems, etc. ·  Performs lubrication and other corrective and preventive maintenance as scheduled.  Notifies Operations Supervisor of needed repairs.  ·  Evaluates problems with equipment, plans repairs and modification to equipment, locates original or alternate parts to be ordered.·  Responds to emergency situations, switches to back-up equipment or shuts down equipment as conditions warrant.·  Reads local indicators/gauges and/or computer consoles at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.  Utilizes manual, automatic and computerized controls to bring equipment into prescribed operating ranges.·  Logs equipment problems and informs supervisor of items needing repair.·  Maintains records of operating conditions and actions taken.·  Assists in the performance of functional/operational tests to evaluate equipment/systems capability and reliability.·  Assists senior operators with complex tasks or major repairs/modifications.·  Assists with implementation of standard trade practices and procedures including appropriate safety precautions.·  Performs housekeeping, scheduled maintenance, calibrations and water quality checks as required.·  Maintains security of utility plant and “drive through” gates in compound.·  Monitors alarms for equipment in buildings 020E, 020W, 016 and 009W.·  Works rotating shifts, weekends and emergency calls.·  Complies with all Fluor Corporation safety requirements and programs.   Qualifications  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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education & Experience·  High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED).·  Experience with centrifugal compressors/steam boiler systems preferred.·  Utility plant systems and operations background desired. Language Skills·  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  ·  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  ·  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public Mathematical Skills ·  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  ·  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations·  Colorado State Driver’s License·  EPA Refrigeration License Physical 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ·While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to hot, wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration.   Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, and 401K.    Future opportunities: If you would like to subscribe to our weekly hotsheet please Click here to Complete a Candidate Profile We support a drug-free workplace through pre-employment chemical screening and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. FLUOR: How The World IS Built...      Fluor Craft Video Company: Fluor Location: Boulder, CO Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Building Construction/Skilled Trades Relevant Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Reference Code: MA1WUOMB0010 Phone: 888-782-3363 Fax: 864-281-8444