Power Plant Operator

Washington Regional Medical Center is our region’s only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. Our system includes a 425-bed acute care hospital located in the heart of Fayetteville supported by our clinic system - including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work … and give back to each other.

Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.
Mission: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education.
Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas - the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.
Values: To treat others – patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other – as we would want to be treated.

Position Summary This position is responsible for maintaining stationary engine and mechanical equipment, such as compressors, generators and steam boilers to provide for utilities such as light, heat and power for refrigeration, air conditioning and other services for the hospital. This position has exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, high heat and exposure to burns. This position spends the majority of time walking and standing (up to 40% of work time).

Licenses/Certifications Required Boiler Operators License

Specific Educational and Skill Competencies Required Good communication skills and analytical skills, as usually demonstrated by successful completion of high school studies, is required. Good working knowledge of stationary engines and mechanical equipment, as normally acquired through obtainment of boiler’s license, HVACR license and at least one year of work experience in DDC controls is preferred. Three to five years work experience in plant operations is also preferred.