Plant Maintenance IV

Cordia

Cordia is a comprehensive energy solutions provider delivering safe, reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy to communities across the United States. We partner with hospitals, universities, businesses, government organizations, and other critical institutions to design, develop, build, own, operate, and maintain energy systems that keep communities running. Our solutions include district energy, combined heat and power, microgrids, energy performance services, and other innovative approaches that help customers improve reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. Through long-term customer partnerships and deep energy expertise, Cordia helps organizations navigate complex energy challenges while supporting the transition toward a more resilient and sustainable energy future.

Job Summary

The Downtown Phoenix district cooling system consists of three plants with 28,000 tons of cooling capacity, 96,000 ton-hours of thermal storage capacity, and over 21,000 trench feet of chilled water distribution piping. The system supplies chilled water to 47 downtown buildings for comfort cooling.

Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Lead, the Plant Maintenance IV provides ongoing operations and maintenance of the district cooling facilities in downtown Phoenix while observing and complying with all safety requirements. The primary objective is to maintain plant chillers, the distribution system, and auxiliary equipment safely and efficiently. This position also assists with maintenance at the Tempe cogeneration facility and remote plant locations.

Essential Functions

• Review and understand the operating and maintenance requirements of the main plant, remote plants, and distribution system.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment as directed by the Plant Maintenance Lead.
• Acquire bids and oversee contractors for maintenance and other services; coordinate with contractors, consultants, and material suppliers on plant projects.
• Complete all required logs, records, maintenance documentation, and plant paperwork.
• Initiate work requests in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for plant equipment requiring maintenance and meet weekly with the department manager, in coordination with the Plant Maintenance Lead, to schedule, plan, and coordinate work.
• Coordinate with the Operations Lead to initiate lockout/tagout (LOTO) activities in the computer-based Red Tag program.
• Attend daily meetings with leads and plant management.
• Plan and execute routine project maintenance and support major maintenance and capital replacement projects.
• Interpret technical manuals, sketches, prints, instructions, manufacturer data, and equipment history records to support development of work plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations and maintenance work processes and lead problem-solving analyses when required to address issues and corrective actions, sharing lessons learned and best practices.
• Ensure all safety policies and regulations are followed and daily work is executed in accordance with Cordia safety policies; perform pre-job briefs for critical work activities.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations, with a goal of zero exceedances, reportable spills, or other violations.
• Order and manage inventory of spare parts and other plant supplies.
• Be prepared to respond to emergency callouts 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Assist with facility cleaning, customer heat exchanger maintenance, and other duties assigned by the Plant Maintenance Lead or plant management.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of steady work experience with chilled water equipment and water pumps.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting experience with chiller plants.
• Possess, or have the ability to obtain, an EPA Section 609 universal refrigeration certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting experience with cogeneration and/or central heating and cooling plants.

Preferred qualifications are additional skills or experience that may enhance success in this role but are not required for consideration. If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in joining Cordia, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge and experience working with chilled water equipment and water pumps.
• Ability to gather data, identify issues, compare information, evaluate cause-and-effect relationships and different viewpoints, and determine a course of action after considering possible consequences.
• Ability to seek, acquire, and promptly apply new knowledge and skills, including interpersonal skills, new technology, and emerging industry practices; adapt quickly and support change processes.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on, team-oriented approach.
• Results-oriented approach and ability to work with minimal supervision to coordinate and facilitate activities across groups.
• Open communication to keep personnel informed of plant and equipment conditions.
• High integrity, energy, and enthusiasm.

Working Conditions

This position performs hands-on maintenance at the downtown Phoenix district cooling facilities, the Tempe cogeneration facility, and remote plant locations. The work requires the ability to work in adverse climate conditions and lift up to 50 pounds. Availability to respond to emergency callouts 24 hours a day, seven days a week is required.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $40.00-$44.00 per hour, plus overtime eligibility and annual bonus potential. Cordia also offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; company-paid life and disability insurance; paid parental leave; paid time off; 10 observed federal holidays; and the option to purchase additional paid time off. Eligibility and plan terms apply.

Why Cordia / Culture

At Cordia, our people are the power behind what we do. We believe meaningful work starts with talented people who care about their customers, their communities, and each other. Our culture is built around eight Key Beliefs: Safety, Talent, Value, Collaboration, Accountability, Customers, Sustainability, and Serve. We don't just talk about these values; we strive to put them into practice every day. We empower our people to bring their expertise, solve problems, collaborate across teams, and take ownership of the work they do. At Cordia, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented people who are passionate about what they do, contribute to projects that have a tangible impact on the communities we serve, and grow your career while helping shape the future of energy. Your work at Cordia powers more than facilities. It helps power communities, advance sustainability, and build a stronger energy future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cordia is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.