Plant Operator

Post Date

Apr 25, 2025

Location

San Diego,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92128
US
Jul 20, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

NAS-778645

Pay Rate

$34 - $42 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Plant Operator to maintain and ensure the continuous operation of all plant equipment, aiming for 100% uptime. Responsibilities include monitoring and adjusting refrigeration, chilled water, air conditioning, boilers, ventilating and water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee fire/life safety and mechanical systems (HVAC, chillers, CRAC, CRAH, plumbing, controls).
Manage electrical systems, including emergency backups (lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, transformers, hot water systems).
Record readings and make necessary adjustments for proper equipment operation.
Respond promptly to alarms and alerts from building management systems.
Analyze system operations, identify problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action (root cause analysis).
Comply with policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Learn and understand the central plant to manage incidents and events that put critical systems at risk.
Handle work order management, including CMMS, vendor management, and customer-facing tickets.
Understand and comply with emergency escalation procedures.
Perform HVAC inspections, rounds, and manage work orders in a campus setting focused on testing and development for a criminal defense site.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

- 5-10 years experience in plant operation
- Need experience with the following:
o Heating/cooling systems, boilers, chillers & basic electrical/plumbing knowledge **diverse technical background**
- BAS/BMS systems
- HVAC Certification

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Controls background
- Military background
- Corrigo experience
- Client facing background in federal, hospital, data center or critical facility

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.