Operating Engineer (Plant Operator)

About the job

Operating Engineer I, II, III

📍 Baton Rouge, LA (Louisiana State University Campus)
🕒 Full-Time | Rotating 12-Hour Shifts (Days & Nights)

Power a Campus. Build Your Career.

Are you an experienced plant operator, maintenance technician, stationary engineer, or operating engineer looking to make an impact? Join a growing energy company that provides reliable steam, hot water, chilled water, and utility services to some of the nation's leading universities, healthcare systems, and communities.

As an Operating Engineer , you'll play a critical role in supporting the district energy plant that serves Louisiana State University . You'll work alongside a skilled operations team to operate, maintain, and optimize essential plant equipment that keeps an entire campus running safely and efficiently.

Whether you're an experienced operator or looking to advance your career in plant operations, this is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with large-scale utility systems while working for an organization committed to safety, reliability, and professional growth.

What You'll Do

• Operate and monitor boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and related equipment.

• Troubleshoot plant systems and help minimize equipment downtime.

• Perform preventative maintenance and support ongoing plant reliability initiatives

• Monitor plant performance and make recommendations to improve efficiency and reliability.

• Assist with startup, shutdown, and emergency response activities.

• Maintain operational logs and utilize plant control systems to track equipment status and trends.

• Support maintenance and repairs of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

• Contribute to a strong safety culture where every team member is responsible for maintaining a safe workplace.

What We're Looking For

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 3-10 years of experience in plant operations, maintenance, or troubleshooting of central heating and cooling systems.

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Valid Louisiana driver's license (or ability to obtain one).

Preferred

• Technical training, certifications, or coursework related to power generation, HVAC, industrial maintenance, plant operations, or utilities.

• Experience with district energy, utility plants, combined heat and power (CHP), cogeneration, or large-scale HVAC systems.

• Experience with plant automation, commissioning, controls, or energy management systems.

Why Join Us?

✅ Work on critical infrastructure that supports a major university campus.

✅ Gain experience with large-scale utility and district energy systems.

✅ Join a growing organization backed by significant infrastructure investment and long-term stability

✅ Be part of a safety-first culture that values teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement.

✅ Opportunity for career advancement and development within plant operations and utility services.

CenTrio offers a dynamic and friendly work environment, dedicated to nurturing a top-notch team culture! Additionally, CenTrio offers an array of fabulous benefits and perks.

• Medical Benefits first day of hire

• Medical, dental, vision, Life & AD&D benefits

• Option of supplemental Life & AD&D benefits

• Company paid High Deductible Healthcare Benefit Plan

• 401k plan with 5% match

• Training Opportunities and career progression

• Competitive salaries that reflect the value of skills and experience

• Dynamic and friendly work environment in a rapidly expanding industry with a national presence

• 24-hour Employee Assistance Program/Hotline

• Corporate discounts (Travel, Entertainment, Home, Auto, Apparel, Health and Wellbeing, and other various retail options)

Work Environment

This position works in both indoor and outdoor environments and may involve climbing ladders, working at heights, entering confined spaces, and exposure to varying weather conditions. Appropriate PPE is provided and required.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're a motivated operations professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, working with critical infrastructure, and being part of a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help power the future of Louisiana State University. 🚀