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Central Plant Operating Engineer Location: Dallas, TX (Downtown) Pay: $28-$35/hr (DOE) Employment Type: Direct Hire Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Onsite) We are hiring a Central Plant Operating Engineer to support a large, Class A commercial high-rise in downtown Dallas. This is a hands-on role focused on central plant operations, preventative maintenance, and real-time system troubleshooting. You'll be working with complex building systems and will need to be comfortable operating both as part of a team and independently during shift coverage. What You'll Be Doing Operate and monitor central plant systems (chillers, pumps, cooling towers, chilled water systems) Adjust and optimize system performance through BAS Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections Diagnose equipment issues through observation, sound, and system performance, and address or escalate as needed Identify equipment issues early based on performance, sound, and system behavior Support plant operations during the week and operate independently on weekends Respond to tenant requests while maintaining system reliability Must-Have Qualifications 5+ years of experience in central plant or large commercial building operations Hands-on experience with chillers and chilled water systems (required) Experience working in large-scale Class A buildings or comparable environments (1M+ sq. ft. preferred) Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) Strong troubleshooting ability (must be able to diagnose and resolve issues) Must be comfortable working independently during portions of the shift Nice to Have Experience with large-tonnage chiller systems or sequencing Thermal storage system exposure EPA Universal, OSHA 10/30, or similar certifications This Role is a Good Fit If You Have real central plant experience-not just general maintenance Are comfortable working independently during parts of your shift Prefer hands-on work over desk-based roles Can identify and solve issues before they escalate Enjoy working in large, complex building environments This Role May Not Be the Best Fit For Candidates without direct chiller or chilled water system experience Those coming from residential or small commercial environments Individuals who prefer highly structured or fully team-dependent roles Work Environment Large, Class A commercial high-rise Active, hands-on engineering environment Mix of team collaboration and independent responsibility Fast-paced setting with critical systems supporting daily operations