Plant Operator- Lead

Who is CenTrio?

CenTrio is a fully integrated, innovative and sustainable energy services provider to a wide range of industries such as higher education & healthcare campuses, cities, and communities. It serves more with utility infrastructures serving more than 170+ million square feet of space and operations in 10 cities across the United States and growing. In each community, the company operates highly efficient and innovative utility infrastructures that produce and distribute electricity, steam, hot water and/or chilled water to customer buildings and campuses. Customers connected to these systems enjoy multiple benefits including reduced operating costs, lower emissions and unmatched reliability. CenTrio is a wholly owned subsidiary of a global Infrastructure Investment Consortium with unmatched financial wherewithal and manages a portfolio of long-life, high quality infrastructure assets with high barriers to entry that generate stable and growing cash flows.

Job Summary

The Lead Plant Supervisor is responsible in supporting a district energy plant (steam, hot water, chilled water and combined heat and power systems) at Louisiana State University.

Responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient and reliable operation of a district energy plant (steam, hot water, chilled water equipped with combined heat and power (CHP) systems). This leadership role requires a combination of technical expertise, team management skills and a commitment to safety and environmental compliance. Through teamwork, we will ensure overall plant compliance with applicable safety, environmental and operational permits or guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Plant System Management: Lead the operation and optimization of steam, hot water, chilled water and combined heat and power (CHP) systems. Ensuring simultaneous and efficient generation of electricity and useful heat

- Team Leadership: Develop operators to enhance their skill and knowledge related the steam, hot water, chilled water and CHP systems, contributing to a skilled and knowledgeable workforce

- Foster for a safety-first culture and enhance adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements

- Maintain and update the shift schedule.

- Training and development: Develop and implement training programs for plant operators to enhance their skill set and knowledge, keeping them educated on industry best practices.

- Operational Oversite: Oversee the day-to-day operation of steam boilers, turbines, generators, chillers and associated equipment

- Make informed decisions to address operational challenges and maintain plant reliability

- Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities, shut down and repairs related to the steam plant and CHP system

- Complete maintenance work orders utilizing a computerized maintenance management system. Will be responsible to review and approve equipment logs

- Efficiency improvement: Implement strategies to optimize the overall efficiency of the CHP system, including the effective use of waste heat

- Identify and propose improvements to enhance system performance and reduced environmental impact

- Monitor and adjust system perimeters to maximize energy efficiency and meet operational targets

- Collaboration: Collaborate with other areas such as maintenance, engineering and management to achieve overall plant goals and objectives

- Communicate effectively with Operations Team, Management, , external stakeholders and Utility partners

- Will be expected to report and work during hurricanes, storms, high winds or other natural disasters

Skills & Qualifications

- Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED

- Ability to obtain a universal EPA refrigerant certification

Must have a minimum of 10 years’ practical experience as a Plant Operator with the following:

Technical Proficiency: Monitor and control the operation of boilers, turbines, generators and other equipment to produce steam efficiently.

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system expertise: In depth knowledge and hands on experience and operating, optimizing, and maintaining chilled water, steam, condensate and cooling towers, including a solid understanding of the simultaneous generation of electricity and useful heat associated with CHP

Operating and maintaining boilers, chillers, cooling towers, evaporative coolers, ice water storage, pumps, fans, RO systems, water softeners, switchgear, MCC, feed water pumps, condensate system, steam induction pumps, isolation and control valves, a Delta V or other operating systems, human machine interface (HMI), diesel pumps, tanks, generators, air compressors, water lab testing and safely handling chemicals.

Leadership Skills: Experience and being a lead in a team of operators while making informed and timely decisions. Ensuring clear communication, coordination and collaboration amongst team members to ensure efficient and safe operations.

Capability to develop operators to enhance their skill and knowledge related the boiler chiller and CHP systems, contributing to a skilled and knowledgeable workforce

Troubleshooting: Proficient in identifying and resolving technical issues related to chillers, boilers and CHP systems, including diagnosing Max functions, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions

Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of environmental regulations, safety standards and other relevant industry guidelines prevent pertaining to Steam Plant and CHP operations

Data Analysis: Monitoring and analyzing performance data using insights to optimize efficiency, identify potential improvements, and make driven decisions based on the data

Energy Efficiency Optimization: Optimizing the overall energy efficiency of CHP system, implementing strategies to maximize the utilization of waste heat and improve the system’s overall performance

Other Skills Sets required:

- Must be able to clearly see and differentiate all colors

- Must be able to walk, stoop, climb, lift and carry up to 100 lbs.

- Must be available on as needed work nights, weekends and holidays

- Must have computer skills and familiar use of Microsoft Office

- Must be able to work with minimal guidance and supervision

Conditions of Employment:

- This position is based at CenTrio’s plant located on campus of Louisiana State University (LSU). Smoking and tobacco use are prohibited on all LSU land, property, buildings, and facilities. CenTrio will decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products.

- Only authorized employees are permitted to use company vehicles, this includes Industrial trucks (forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.) and electric vehicles/golf carts. To be an authorized employee, you must be at least 21 years old, hold a current valid Louisiana, State Drivers' license and demonstrate a clean driving record. The driver must be on an approved list for company insurance purposes. Your driving record will be screened as part of the pre-employment process and annually in December.

- All certifications must be up to date.

Why Join CenTrio?

CenTrio offers a dynamic and friendly work environment, dedicated to nurturing a top-notch team culture! Additionally, CenTrio offers an array of fabulous benefits and perks.

- Medical Benefits first day of hire

- Medical, dental, vision, Life & AD&D benefits

- Option of supplemental Life & AD&D benefits

- Company paid High-Deductible Healthcare Benefit Plan

- 401k plan with % match

- Training Opportunities and career progression

- Competitive salaries that reflect the value of skills and experience

- Dynamic and friendly work environment in a rapidly expanding industry with a national presence

- Remote, Hybrid, and In Office schedules available dependent on job responsibilities

- 24-hour Employee Assistance Program/Hotline

- Corporate discounts (Travel, Entertainment, Home, Auto, Apparel, Health and Wellbeing, and other various retail options)

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

The Business has a consistent and dedicated focus on a proactive safety culture. HSE is the responsibility of everyone in the organization. Your accountability for HSE also includes:

- Promote, ensure, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for your fellow workers and yourself so that everyone goes home injury-free,

- Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Industrial Regulations, Environmental Protection Act and Regulations and HSE policies, programs, and procedures,

- Responsible for identifying and reporting workplace HSE hazards and concerns to your supervisor immediately and providing solutions (if aware of any) to address these concerns as requested, and

- Immediate reporting of all work-related injuries/illness to your supervisor

Must wear all types of PPE including hearing protection, eye protection, all types of hand protection, steel toe foot wear, head protection, wear fall-protection, half-face and full-face respirators.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding position description is intended to provide the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be a detailed description of the position or be interpreted as a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team. CenTrio is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community including those that experience discrimination or under representation. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse work force that reflect the multicultural nature of the nation and our world and bring unique strengths and abilities which contribute to CenTrio.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.54 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Experience:

- Plant Operator: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

- EPA Refrigerant Certification (Preferred)

- Louisiana Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Baton Rouge, LA 70803 (Required)

Work Location: In person