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HKA Enterprises

Facilities Plant Operator

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What they do

A Power Distributor or Plant Operator operates equipment to controls and monitor the flow of electricity from power plants.

$59,634 / year median in Arizona

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Plant Operations
  • Chillers
  • SCADA
  • Water Treatment
  • Tucson, AZ Night shift: Wed-Sat 8:00PM-6:30AM (4×10-hr shifts).
Training:
Mon-Fri 7AM-3:30PM for 1-2 months.
Pay:
$22.00- $24.00 per hour DOE We're looking for an experienced Central Utility Plant Operator to perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a Central Utility Plant — including equipment maintenance, quality control testing, and day-to-day operations on an assigned shift. You'll diagnose operating problems, conduct preventive maintenance, operate PLCs and SCADA systems, and make independent operating decisions when supervision is absent. What you'll do Diagnose operating problems and direct/perform corrective action during assigned shiftConduct preventive maintenance on Central Utility Plant and Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant systemsRead gauges and meters, operate valves, start/stop equipment, and make process control adjustmentsDetermine and set proper chemical dosage and flow rates; operate PLCs and SCADA systemsCollect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analyses on water treatmentMonitor, utilize, and update CMMS system; maintain complete records and plant logsMake operating decisions independently in the absence of supervisory personnelPrepare required reports and attend safety, process control, and training meetings What you need High school diploma or GED3+ years of experience in water/wastewater plant operations, utility mechanics, stationary engineering, or refrigeration mechanicsDemonstrated advanced skills in plant operations with strong independent judgmentValid driver's licenseAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and work in environments with noise, confined spaces, chemicals, and outdoor conditionsAvailability for Wed-Sat night shift 8PM-6:30AM after completing training Nice to have 3-5 years of Central Utility Plant experience — chillers, compressors, cooling towers, building management systems, emergency generators, fire pumps, and water treatment programsUniversal Refrigerant Processing Certificate — or working toward itProficiency in Microsoft Office, CMMS, and data management systemsExperience operating plant PLCs and SCADA systems