Plant Operator (Steam and Boiler)
Quick Summary
High School Diploma or GED Three to six (3-6) years’ of related experience 4th Class Power Engineer NIULPE License Certification or higher (achieved before or within 18 months of employment
- Operate, maintain, and perform basic repair on most equipment and systems in the plant
- Apply technical understanding of and practical experience with the operation of distribution, production and components associated with:
- Steam, condensate, chilled water, electrical motors, paralleling switch gear, motor control centers, condenser systems, variable frequency drives, reciprocating engines, generators, compressed air and compressors, pumps, chillers, air handlers, boilers, cooling towers, pneumatic and low voltage control systems
- Performs preventative maintenance procedures to assure the plant equipment is in good working condition
- Operate Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment
- Start-up activities including trouble shooting
- Positively interact with customers as needed
- Maintain tracking for long-term performance evaluations and adherence to baseline requirements
- Safety training; lock out/tag out
- SDS administration
- Follow proper procedure for all maintenance activities
- Assist and maintain establishment of maintenance and work order procedures for the facility that effectively communicate problems and recommend a course of action
- High School Diploma or GED
- Three to six (3-6) years’ of related experience
- 4th Class Power Engineer NIULPE License Certification or higher (achieved before or within 18 months of employment in the position)
- Work 12-hour rotating shift schedule, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Basic computer skills required including data input, work order coordination and daily logs
- Must be within a reasonable commute from our office at: 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Associate’s degree (AA or AS) or Technical degree
- Six to eight (6-8) years’ related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance plans and wellness plans for employee and your family
- Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children
- Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure
- Pay range: $38.00 to $44.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity. Join our world-class team to provide mission-critical infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more.
Requirements
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Energy Systems Group, LLC and its commonly owned affiliates, PacificWest Energy Solutions, Inc. and Yearout Energy Solutions Company, LLC, (collectively, "ESG") do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiting entities (generally, “Agency[ies]”). Candidate materials that are submitted by an Agency to ESG that are either unsolicited or are submitted by an Agency to an ESG employee other than a member of ESG’s Human Resources Department are considered an “Improper Agency Submission.” Any materials submitted via an Improper Agency Submission will be considered the sole and exclusive property of ESG, regardless of whether a fully executed staffing agreement exists between ESG and an Agency. ESG disclaims all liability and financial obligation of any kind, including the payment of Agency placement fees or commissions, associated with an Improper Agency Submission.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 7, 2026
- Last seen
- October 7, 2026
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- 0
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- 1
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- October 7, 2026
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