Assistant Chief Engineer

MedSpace Services•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe and proper operation of the power plant and associated control structures. They operate, maintain, and adjust boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, chillers, cooling towers, equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting, and associated equipment in the facilities. This role serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on plant operations and ensures that the team and plant operate safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements. The Assistant Chief Engineer trains operators to monitor and record device data, inspect equipment, and make minor repairs, perform preventative maintenance, and take responsible charge of a watch over meters, gauges, and other devices to ensure safe and efficient operation of plant equipment. The Assistant Chief Engineer may direct daily tasks of the power plant team or shift in accordance with the Facility Supervisor/Manager to maintain plant operations and address work orders.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Stationary Engineer license for the City of Chicago required.
Five years of experience operating, maintaining, and repairing high pressure boilers, large tonnage chillers, facility management systems, water treatment systems and all types of boilers, chillers, pumps and systems required.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local plant operations and boiler codes required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of trade or vocational program preferred.
Experience in healthcare preferred.
Experience training team members on plant operations, equipment, and applicable regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

Safe and proper operation of the power plant and associated control structures.
Operate, maintain, and adjust boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, chillers, cooling towers, equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting, and associated equipment.
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on plant operations.
Ensure the team and plant operate safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Train operators to monitor and record device data, inspect equipment, and make minor repairs.
Perform preventative maintenance.
Take responsible charge of a watch over meters, gauges, and other devices to ensure safe and efficient operation of plant equipment.
Direct daily tasks of the power plant team or shift in accordance with the Facility Supervisor/Manager to maintain plant operations and address work orders.