Central Plant Operator at Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description—it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we serve. Every milestone we achieve helps fund programs, expand services, and create lasting value for the Tribe, making each success a shared one.</p> <p>For more than 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries have delivered mission-critical services to federal clients globally. From logistics and information technology to cybersecurity and facilities operations, we are united by a single purpose: to generate meaningful economic opportunity and sustainable growth for the Tlingit &amp; Haida Tribes of Alaska.</p> <p style="line-height: 2;"><span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Together We Grow – One Mission, One Team – With a Commitment to Serve</strong></span></p></div><hr> <p><strong>Subsidiary: </strong>T&amp;H Services</p> <p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Central Plant Operator</p> <p><strong>Work Location: </strong>Blackstone, VA</p> <p><strong>Labor Category: </strong>Non-Exempt | CBA</p> <p><strong>Clearance Level:&nbsp;</strong>Secret</p> <p><strong>Pay Rate:&nbsp;</strong>$26.66 per hour</p> <p><strong>Health &amp; Welfare:&nbsp;</strong>$8.00 per hour</p> <p><strong>Hours:</strong> 1st shift (Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:45 PM)</p> <p><em>Shift Assignments are at the discretion of site management:&nbsp;</em></p> <div> <ul> <li style="font-style: italic;"><em><strong>1st shift</strong> -<strong> </strong>base hourly rate.&nbsp;</em></li> <li style="font-style: italic;"><em><strong>2nd shift -</strong> base hourly rate&nbsp;plus a 5% shift differential.</em></li> <li style="font-style: italic;"><em><strong>3rd shift</strong> - base hourly rate&nbsp;plus a 10% shift differential.</em></li> </ul> </div> <hr> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The Central Plant Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the site’s building automation systems, lighting systems, and centralized chiller plant. Under the technical guidance of the Chief Engineer, this role ensures the efficient operation of the centralized chiller plant, geothermal wells, building automation systems, and lighting control systems. The operator also monitors and maintains ventilating and heating equipment, including fans, vacuum pumps, air compressors, vents and ducts, and lubrication oil coolers used in building operations and industrial processes.</p> <p>  </p> <p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p> <div> <ul> <li>Serves as the site building automated systems, lighting systems, and centralized chiller plant operator.</li> <li>Under the technical guidance of the Chief Engineer, operate the centralized chiller plante, geothermal wells, and lighting control systems.</li> <li>While on watch or tour, make repairs to mechanical/electrical equipment and component parts of heating and air-conditioning systemst.</li> <li>Conducts physical inspections of equipment and tests equipment for correct operation of all components of the refrigeration cycle and other relevant factors contributing to the proper and efficient operations of HVAC systems and geothermal wells.</li> <li>Ability to perform preventive maintenance on all operational and mechanical equipment and knowledge to operate related electrical equipment and machinery.</li> <li>Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.</li> <li>Tend to ventilating and heating equipment.&nbsp;</li> <li>Adjust valves to regulate temperature of lubrication oil and flow of water through system.</li> <li>Rgulate speed of fans, adjust vents and ducts, records gauge readings, and repairs completed, and time lost because of inoperative equipment.&nbsp;</li> <li>Writes repair work order tickets and out-of-order tags preparatory to equipment repair.</li> <li>Inspects equipment to detect excessive noise and heat.</li> <li>Replaces gauges and tightens and chalks leaky fittings, using wrenches, hammers, and chalking tool.</li> <li>Cleans carbon deposits, pitch, and grease from fans, vents and ducts, using scrapers, hammer, and compressed air or steam.</li> <li>Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.</li> <li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li> <li>Five (5) years of related experience.</li> <li>Must be able to continue applicable training required to maintain skill, licenses, and certifications.</li> <li>Must be able to complete no less than three (3) days of factory training on the facility management building automated systems and lighting systems.</li> <li>Must be utilize the Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.</li> <li>Must have skill and knowledge in HVAC and chiller systems, building automated systems, and lighting systems.</li> <li>Ability to perform preventative maintenance on all operational and mechanical equipment and knowledge to operate related electrical equipment and machinery.</li> <li>Prior experience with MAXIMO is preferred.&nbsp;</li> <li>Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record to operate vehicles or equipment as required for the position.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Physical Demands &amp; Work Environment</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must be able be able to conduct preventative maintenance activities and minor repairs from ladders or elevated platforms.&nbsp;</li> <li>Work requires the incumbent to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in uncomfortable positions.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to lift, carry and set up tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to and occasionally over fifty (50) pounds.&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be comfortable getting dirty, dusty, and greasy in an indoor or outdoor environment with frequent exposure to excessive noise.&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be able to perform duties under adverse weather conditions (extreme cold / heat, etc.).</li> <li>Must be able to work alternate shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements of the customer, to include weekends and holidays.</li> <li>Must be able to perform on-call duties when scheduled and report to work within one hour of notification.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$26.66</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$26.66 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <p><strong>Why Us?</strong></p> <p>At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), our work goes beyond delivering exceptional services—we are driven by a mission to create meaningful impact. When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values purpose, performance, and people.</p> <p>We offer the opportunity to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments where your contributions directly impact mission success. Our teams are built on collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring you are supported while being challenged to grow.</p> <p><strong>Join us and be part of a team where your work matters.</strong></p> <hr> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Benefits</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;">We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage</li> <li>TRICARE Supplemental</li> <li>Critical Illness insurance</li> <li>Company-Paid Life and Short-Term Disability insurance</li> <li>Optional Long-Term Disability</li> <li>Paid Leave&nbsp;</li> <li>401(k) Retirement Plan&nbsp;</li> <li>Identity Theft Protection</li> <li>Employee Discounts</li> <li>Wellness Seminars</li> </ul> <p>For union represented positions, benefits and leave are provided in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.</p> <hr> <p><strong data-start="533" data-end="562">Pre-Employment Screening:</strong> All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and 5-panel drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity:</strong> We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other status protected by applicable law.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Reasonable Accommodation: </strong>If you have a disability or medical condition and require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please notify the designated recruiter so we can provide appropriate assistance.</p> <article class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)" data-turn-id="542a5351-b507-4d1c-a2aa-a118c4bd9def" data-testid="conversation-turn-9" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="user"></article></div>