Central Utility Plant Operator - American Airlines

The Plant Operator monitors, operates, and maintains combined heat and power plant, chilled water/high temperature hot water systems, and connected co-generation equipment controls. Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs facilities mechanical components and electrical equipment and systems in accordance with SOPs (standard operating procedures), internal requirements, manufacturer's specifications and safety policies. Develops, maintains and secures a spare parts inventory of basic maintenance hand and power tools. Recommends purchase of maintenance tools, equipment and supplies as required to streamline processes and increase efficiency. Assists engineers in developing methods and procedures to control or improve facilities processes.

• Oversees operations of the Central Utility Plant Equipment & Systems e.g., air compressors, boilers & associated waste systems, chillers, water towers, piping infrastructure & water treatment systems
• Performs periodical system checks and documents on plant air compressors, boilers, chillers and associated system components, as outlined in the job plan procedures
• Utilizes System BMS to monitor, maintain and operate all CUP equipment and systems as required reporting all equipment and system deficiencies to the supervisor that may have an adverse effect on systems operations
• Utilizes the plant CMMS system to generate work orders, PM reporting and record time as required
• Maintains & updates Weekly/Monthly Equipment & Operations Status List & delivers to Supervisor as assigned
• Works with vendors and suppliers to perform PMs on equipment and systems that will require tear down for inspections, major repairs and general maintenance procedures
• Performs quality control inspections on all CUP equipment and systems to ensure adherence to contract specifications, industry standards & EH&S requirements, regulatory and permitting requirements
• Ensures adherence to company and customer EHS requirements
• Works closely with onsite project manager & client coordinator to confirm self-performed work and contractor task plans are submitted & reviewed in a timely manner for all project related work
• Responds in a professional and timely manner to management and internal customer inquiries relating to the facility operations and maintenance related issues
• Notify supervisor of start dates for all equipment and system projects
• Always monitors and ensures good housekeeping throughout the facility internal and exterior
• Assist in performing quality audits
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Keeps tools and work areas in a clean and orderly manner
• Uses required personal protective equipment while satisfying all work requests
• Serves as primary technical resource in area of expertise
• Works on and completes all facility team-based goals

• 3-5 years of increased responsibilities and diverse experience in CUP Environments
• 5 years of direct experience in the operations and maintenance of facility systems
• Stable work history showing responsibility and professional growth
• Ability to investigate problems, formulates solutions, and communicates those solutions
• Ability to effectively organizes, prioritizes, and schedule work assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively across organizational lines in a dynamic and demanding work environment
• Knowledge of uniform building codes, fire codes, ADA, OSHA preferred

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions-from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built - and shared - by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity - never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.