1st Class Stationary Engineer - Washington, DC

Compass Group • DC

80d • $45 - $50

About The Position

Crothall Healthcare is a Compass One Company that provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall serves many of the Top 100 Hospitals throughout its over 1300 healthcare service teams in 46 states. Crothall has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania since 2013 and Becker's Top 150 Places to Work since 2016. A division of Compass Group USA, we have more than 26,000 team members. Our core services include: Environmental Services, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Patient Transportation, Laundry & Linen, Facilities Management, and Ambulatory EVS. Learn more at www.Crothall.com. Job Summary Ability to do the work of a Boiler Plant & Chiller Operator without more than normal supervision. Must have the ability to perform some tasks including operating and monitoring of high-pressure Boiler Plants and auxiliary equipment. Ability to recognize and detect abnormal high pressure boiler plant and steam system operating conditions and take immediate actions to eliminate emergency situations and restore normal operating conditions; collect and test water samples and determine the amount and type of chemicals needed to control or meet various boiler chemistry parameters and achieve desired results. Perform constant meter readings and record findings for fuel oil supply and steam production. Work under the supervision of a Plant Director or Chief-level employee who reviews work for completion. Work with and direct 3rd grade operators. Healthcare experience strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Experience with starting, operating, adjusting, and stopping high-pressure steam boilers.
• Ability to operate and control auxiliary equipment in accordance with pollution control requirements.
• Experience in maintaining a variety of auxiliary equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, and valves.
• Ability to locate and repair limited electrical problems in burner controls and safety devices.
• Compliance with all DC regulations related to the operation and maintenance of boilers.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor high-pressure steam boilers fueled by natural gas and fuel oil.
• Control and maintain auxiliary equipment requiring continuous attention.
• Perform constant observation and record keeping of flow meters and production/supply meters.
• Conduct operational repairs and preventive maintenance on boilers.
• Collect water samples and test feed water, boiler water, and condensate.
• Adjust blowdown methods and chemical feed pumps as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees