Facilities
The Steam Plant Operations Foreman supervises and participates in the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of Argonne’s central steam and combined heat and power (CHP) plant. The Foreman ensures reliable, safe, and efficient production of steam, electricity, and condensate return in accordance with Argonne National Laboratory policies, DOE orders, and applicable codes and regulations.The Foreman provides technical direction to operating personnel on shift, coordinates plant activities with maintenance and engineering teams, oversees water chemistry, combustion control systems, and emission compliance, and ensures all operating logs, records, and reports are accurate and timely. This role is a key front-line leader responsible for maintaining 24/7 operational continuity and high reliability (>99.99%) of the Laboratory’s critical utility systems.