Central Plant Facilitator – GE Aerospace Research Center

Summary As Central Plant Facilitator, you will supervise a team of continuous duty shift operators to monitor the 24/7/365 production of utility processes in the areas of; Industrial Wastewater Treatment, HVAC Steam and Chilled Water, and Compressed Air/Industrial Gases in support of ongoing critical research programs.

Roles and Responsibilities A successful CPF candidate must provide stewardship over critical infrastructure and operations personnel to maintain a safe, efficient and reliable facility. The CPF must have a strong technical background in electro-mechanical industrial equipment and associated automation/controls systems. The CPF acts as liaison to Research Center Facilities Support Organizations such as: Sourcing, Environmental Health and Safety, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Project Managers, and site labor trade groups. In this role some of the timely duties include the following: Evaluate equipment operational parameters/trends for service readiness and/or repair. Prioritize and schedule project, maintenance, and unexpected outage tasks to suit site specific demands.  Drive to completion daily/seasonal service actions on power boilers, mechanical chillers, compressors, pumps and all other associated process control equipment. Certify/submit compliance records of bulk chemical usage, combustion air emissions, and industrial wastewater discharge. Evaluate process alarms and upsets, and layout response to protect equipment, personnel and associated facilities infrastructure. Supervisory responsibilities of Union hourly trades employees Oversee employees in the installation and maintenance plant facilities equipment. Assist Facilities Organization with the request/negotiation of site service contracts. Submit yearly appropriations funding requests for extended duration service contracts. Draft scope-of-work documentation when outside contract labor is utilized.  Issue Standard Operating Procedures and mitigate task hazards to ensure a safe work environment. Educate, train, evaluate and schedule Central Plant operators. Maintain sufficient inventory of wear items and other critical spares.

Bachelor’s degree in Stationary, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, HVAC/Refrigeration Services, or other applicable degree program with 3 yrs experience of Waste Water treatment or Boiler Operations OR:  Military technical service experience in electro-mechanical controls related to facilities operations with 5 years of Waste Water treatment or Boiler Operations experience OR: High school diploma / GED with minimum of 10 years of Waste Water treatment or Boiler Operations experience in related facilities applications. Candidate should have a strong technical understanding and experience in utility scale plant operations. Direct work experience in facilities infrastructure maintenance/operations support such as manufacturing plants, hospitals, educational campuses, and/or military installations is desired. This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Desired Characteristics Strong desire to direct and contribute collaboratively to solve problems, avoid unnecessary risks, and remain level-headed under stressful situations. Good communication skills to maintain operational continuity and react accordingly to changing environmental conditions. Willing to work flexible schedules to support continuous duty operations. Capable and comfortable with self-guidance working both indoors and out throughout the seasons. The base pay range for this position is $98,000 - $163,000 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based