Central Utility Plant Operator (CUP)

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Central Utility Plant Operator (CUP) for a client site in the Greater St. Louis area, serving a large pharmaceutical facility. Hours are typically Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The operator runs the CUP equipment and its systems, monitors building automation, identifies problems and creates work orders, and coordinates subcontractors.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the CUP equipment and systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps, air compressors, highly purified water, clean steam, wastewater and cooling towers.
• Monitor building automation systems and adjust them to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
• Take daily equipment logs, submit reports to the chief engineer and meet local and state regulatory requirements.
• Create work orders and coordinate and oversee subcontractor activities.
• Perform water treatment chemical analysis and preventative maintenance, and make building and CUP rounds.
• Lead or assist technicians in repairs, reading drawings, prints and technical manuals.
• Work in electronic CMMS and Johnson Controls BAS, and perform other duties assigned by management or the lead.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience as an industrial HVAC or industrial mechanical maintenance technician, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and handle stress; must obtain a security badge at the client site.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, weekends and alternative schedules; must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (no work authorization sponsorship).
• Physical demands: lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders and scaffolding, repetitive motions, extensive walking, colour discrimination for wire coding, and wearing PPE such as steel-toe shoes and hard hats.

Required skills

• Johnson Controls BAS and CMMS (preferred)
• City of St. Louis Stationary Engineer license, Class I (preferred)
• Experience with HPSI steam boilers, complex electrical and mechanical equipment, and leading a multi-skilled technical team (preferred)

What we offer

• Pay of $30-$33 per hour.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, pet insurance and tax-saving options.