Lead Plant Operator

ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP

is looking for a Lead Plant Operator to join our Operation Services team at our Fort Detrick facility located in Fort Detrick, Maryland. This position is temporary and expected to last a minimum of three (3) months. This position is on site.

The Lead Plant Operator has responsibility for all critical equipment operators at Fort Detrick Energy Production Facility. This individual oversees boiler, chiller, and conditioned emergency power systems operation under the direction of the Facility Manager and Assistant Facility Manager. The Lead Plant Operator also oversees the day-to-day task list of facility operations, maintenance tasks and other duties as assigned.in Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD.

The essential functions of the position include :

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of all facility equipment to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and performance standards.
• Oversees all subcontractors and facility personnel involved in equipment operation and maintenance.
• Monitor and adjust plant equipment performance, taking corrective actions as needed to optimize energy efficiency.
• Operate plant control systems, HMI devices and perform electrical switching operations, including racking out circuit breakers..
• Work a rotating shift (Dupont Schedule) that includes 12-hour shifts on both days and nights.
• Provide on-call after-hours support.
• Participate in spill equipment deployment and emergency response.
• Maintain plant operating records and logs.
• Obtain measurements and readings and compare with industry / manufacturer standards.
• Report problems requiring further action to the Facility Manager and shift relief as soon as possible.
• Perform minor preventative maintenance activities to include inventory of stocked items and grounds maintenance as required.
• Perform Water Chemistry Analysis and make changes to chemical feeds in response to results of water chemistry.
• Completes all Company and Regulatory training including computer-based training
• Train, mentor and cross-train other plant personnel to maintain high standards of plant readiness.

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ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity. Join our world-class team to provide mission-critical infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more.

The Company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR

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