Building Engineer

Building Engineer

Location: Cordova, IL

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Temp-to-Perm potential)
• Contract Duration: 2 months
• Pay Rate: $21.00 $22.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts Days: 6:00 AM 6:00 PM; Nights: 6:00 PM 6:00 AM. Candidates must be willing and able to work both day and night shifts. Rotation alternates between 3 days one week (36 hours) and 4 days the following week (48 hours), alternating day and night shift from week to week. Plant operates 24/7. Team consists of 8 operators across 4 shifts.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is a temporary Boiler Operator / Building Engineer opportunity supporting a large industrial manufacturing facility in Cordova, IL. As a Boiler Operator Building Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining building systems including boiler systems, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and HVAC while ensuring compliance with safety codes, building regulations, and energy efficiency standards. The position is onsite at a large industrial facility and supports preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and inspections. This is a high-visibility, client-facing environment with high performance expectations. There is an opportunity for temp-to-perm conversion and contract extensions based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations

• Learn and become familiar with all processes associated with the plant.
• Learn and be able to operate the Client (Computer Control System) / PAC (Process Automation Control) systems for the plant.
• Learn startup, maintenance, and shutdown procedures for all physical plant units and utility systems.
• Start up, operate, and shut down boilers as required; during summer shutdown periods, boilers may be taken offline and restarted individually.
• Monitor and run plant utility systems.
• Responsible for operational and maintenance requirements of the physical plant equipment and utilities including but not limited to: water supply, T.O./boiler, dryer system, reverse osmosis, CDI, and other associated equipment.
• Monitor well fields.
• Operate approximately 20 plant generators (operators run the generators but are not responsible for generator maintenance).
• Respond to collected data and make adjustments to optimize the equipment for which the boiler operator is responsible.
• Keep plant facilities clean.

Water Systems Management

• Responsible for water chemistry and the maintenance of water supply to the plant, boiler, cooling tower, and reverse osmosis.
• Perform chemical testing three times per shift.
• Work with ChemTreat water treatment programs.
• Monitor and control water chemistry.
• Manage water quality from 9 active wells and approximately 20 acres of property.
• Operate reverse osmosis systems used to purify plant water.
• Ensure water supplied to the plant meets quality requirements.

Maintenance & Safety

• Responsible for maintenance tasks as needed or assigned by the management staff or designee.
• Ability to manage multiple complicated priorities/tasks.
• Keep timely and accurate logs relevant to duties performed.
• Responsible for notifying supervisors of any equipment problems.
• Complete any and all tasks assigned by your supervisor.
• Safe work practices are a condition of employment; report any safety issues or problems to your supervisor and safety coordinator immediately.
• Maintain a team environment with all other plant employees.
• Perform additional duties as requested.
• Support the plant's operational goal of approximately 98% uptime.
• Demonstrate excellent shift-to-shift communication and documentation.

Required Skills

• Qualified boiler operators with hands-on boiler operations experience (minimum requirement)
• Ability to quickly learn plant systems and operational processes; management expects operators to learn quickly and become productive with minimal ramp-up time
• Strong communication skills
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Comfortable working in a high-visibility environment with strict operational standards
• Plumbing system maintenance
• Electrical equipment repair
• HVAC system repair
• Hazardous waste disposal
• CMMS
• Microsoft Excel / Outlook / Teams
• Building code compliance
• Basic math
• Organizational skills

Preferred Skills

• Both certifications are strongly preferred: Boiler Operator License and Universal CFC Certification
• Prior boiler operator experience
• Candidates without certifications may only be considered if the candidate pool is exhausted and qualified certified candidates cannot be found

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required
• 4 5 years of related experience required
• Certifications (Preferred): Universal CFC Certification; Boiler Operator License

Required Experience

• 4 5 years of related experience in building/plant operations
• Hands-on boiler operations experience is the minimum requirement

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Onsite at a large industrial facility in Cordova, IL
• Rotating 12-hour shifts, day and night; physical demands are significant
• Ability to stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift/carry heavy loads (50 lbs or more)
• Background check (CBRE Standard) with drug test required
• Training is provided; however, management expects operators to learn quickly and become productive with minimal ramp-up time
• 12 supervisors across shifts, providing support and coverage at all times

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading global commercial real estate services and facilities management company, operating across sectors and geographies worldwide. They provide data-driven solutions for clients across industries and maintain a portfolio of large-scale industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities employing thousands of building operations engineers, facility management technicians, HSE consultants, and technical specialists across their global network. Known for a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture, this organization combines market insights and technology to drive operational excellence at client sites nationwide.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-08739

Industry: Engineering