Steam Plant Operator
Location: Seattle, WA
Reports to: Plant Manager
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Onsite
Schedule of Work: Monday- Friday 6:30am-2:30pm with relief of various shifts
Who is CenTrio?
CenTrio is a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, delivering reliable steam, hot water, chilled water, and electricity to universities, hospitals, municipalities, and commercial customers across the United States. With operations spanning 10 cities and more than 170 million square feet, we are committed to providing safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible energy solutions while investing in the long-term success of our employees.
Why Join CenTrio?
At CenTrio, you'll become part of a highly skilled operations team responsible for maintaining critical energy infrastructure that serves the Seattle community.
We offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits starting on your first day
- Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
- Competitive Union Wages
- Stable, Essential Utility Industry
- Collaborative Team Environment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate Discount Programs
Job Summary
The Steam Plant Operator plays a critical role in maintaining the safe and reliable operation of CenTrio's central steam plant.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced plant operations professional who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, including plant operations, equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and mechanical repair.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor high-pressure steam plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Monitor plant operations through distributed control systems and operating instrumentation.
- Start, stop, adjust, and troubleshoot boilers, pumps, valves, auxiliary equipment, and related systems.
- Respond to plant alarms, equipment issues, and changing operating conditions.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
- Assist with mechanical repairs involving piping systems, valves, pumps, steam systems, and rotating equipment.
- Support outage planning and equipment maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate operating logs and maintenance documentation.
- Follow all plant operating procedures, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
- Work collaboratively with operations and maintenance personnel to ensure continuous plant reliability.
- Perform additional duties as assigned consistent with qualifications and collective bargaining agreements.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an experienced power plant or industrial utility professional with strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety.
Ideal candidates may come from:
- District Energy Plants
- Power Generation Facilities
- Hospitals
- Universities
- Industrial Manufacturing Plants
- Refineries
- Pulp & Paper Facilities
- United States Navy (Boiler Technician or Machinist Mate)
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current City of Seattle Grade 3 Steam Engineer License (Unlimited)
- Experience operating high-pressure steam generation equipment
- Strong understanding of boilers, pumps, valves, steam systems, and auxiliary equipment
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience
- Ability to safely operate plant equipment under varying operating conditions
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work rotating schedules, overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience operating a central utility plant, district energy facility, or power generation facility
- Military experience as a Boiler Technician (BT), Machinist Mate (MM), or Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT)
- Experience with distributed control systems (DCS) or plant control systems
- Knowledge of plant safety procedures, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and industrial maintenance practices
Physical Requirements
This position requires work in an active industrial utility plant environment.
Employees must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Frequently climb stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms
- Bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in confined spaces
- Work in elevated temperatures and around high-pressure steam systems
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Work safely around industrial equipment and rotating machinery
Pay: $45.54 - $55.74 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
