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Facility Management
Energy Center Operator Technician 1
Job Description
Job category:
Produktion Department:
Facility Management Organization:
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC Location:
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC, Charleston, SC Start date: immediately Publication date: 18.09.2026 Job number:MER00048MH
Working time: Vollzeit Apply Job category:Produktion Department:
Facility Management Organization:
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC Location:
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC, Charleston, SC Start date: immediately Publication date: 18.09.2026 Job number:MER00048MH
Working time:Vollzeit Apply Apply Tasks Job Summary:
Ensures the safe, efficient, reliable operation of all Energy Center equipment and responds to all emergency conditions of the Utility Plant. Energy Center Operator Technician (ECOT) is proficient in using troubleshooting tools, process knowledge, piping diagrams, electrical prints, vendor's manuals and operating procedures to quickly eliminate any downtime. The ECOT is also an important member of emergency response protocol including responding to fire alarms in all buildings, silencing alarms and maintaining fire protection equipment per NFPA. This position will be based on rotating 12 hour shifts (rotating between days and nights) and persons in this role will be expected to be a part of the Hurricane Onsite Ride Out Team.Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Operate all energy, utility and fire protection systems to include: 7 and 10 Bar Air Compressors, dryers and associated valves Weld water system including multiple pumps, tanks and coolers Cooling tower and associated pump and motors Chillers and associated pumps and motors Gas fired water boilers and associated equipment Air supply units for paint shop including filtering systems, pumps, piping and valves Roof top units for body shop, assembly plant and the admin building Perform Utility Plant Systems troubleshooting which are varied and non-routine Incident investigations utilizing "5 whys" to eliminate issues Start/Stop equipment as required, and keep a log of the same Perform emergency isolation of site Fire Protection Loop NFPA required run test for fire water pumps and associated required systems testing Respond and assist Plant Security in fire alarm events Operate, monitor, and manage Building Management System (computer based control system for all Facilities operated equipment) Enter work orders in CMMS system Monitor and responds to 24x7x365 Facilities Help Desk support line Hurricane "Ride Out" team member with onsite shelter in place in a State of Emergency Shift log of all reported or investigated events and disposition Perform Lock out Tag out May modify existing processes, methods, and approaches Participate in regular scheduled meetings Other duties as assignedQualifications Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent 3-5 years for experience in a facilities related field Able to perform essential functions of the jobKnowledge and Skills:
Knowledge in Hot Water Boiler operation and Refrigeration cycle Ability to read blueprints/P&ID drawings/electrical schematics Must possess excellent written & verbal communication skills Must possess valid driver's license Ability to use Microsoft Office Software package (Word/Excel) for communication/reporting functions Conflict resolution Good communication skills Team work Benefits Mitarbeiterhandy möglich Gesundheitsmaßnahmen Mitarbeiterrabatte möglich Mitarbeiter Events Parkplatz Contact Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC 8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy 29456 Ladson Details to locationLauren Ramel E-Mail:
lauren.ramel@mercedes-benz.com ApplyBenefits
- Dental Insurance
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A Power Distributor or Plant Operator operates equipment to controls and monitor the flow of electricity from power plants.
$52,656 / year median in South Carolina
+1% projected growth