Assistant Chief Engineer
About The Position
The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe and proper operation of the power plant and associated control structures. The role operates, maintains, and adjusts boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, chillers, cooling towers, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, and related equipment. Serving as the subject matter expert on plant operations, the Assistant Chief Engineer helps ensure that the team and plant operate safely and comply with regulatory requirements. The role trains operators in monitoring and recording device data, inspecting equipment, making minor repairs, performing preventive maintenance, and maintaining responsible watch over meters, gauges, and other devices. The Assistant Chief Engineer may direct daily tasks of the power plant team or shift in coordination with the Facility Supervisor/Manager to maintain plant operations and address work orders.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Stationary Engineer license for the City of Chicago.
- Five years of experience operating, maintaining, and repairing high-pressure boilers, large-tonnage chillers, facility management systems, water treatment systems, and boilers, chillers, pumps, and related systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local plant operations and boiler codes.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a trade or vocational program.
- Experience in healthcare.
- Experience training team members on plant operations, equipment, and applicable regulations.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the 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, and equipment for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting.
- Serve as the subject matter expert on plant operations and help ensure safe operations and regulatory compliance.
- Train operators to monitor and record device data, inspect equipment, make minor repairs, and perform preventive maintenance.
- Take responsible charge of a watch over meters, gauges, and other devices to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation.
- May direct the daily tasks of the power plant team or shift in coordination with the Facility Supervisor/Manager.
- Maintain plant operations and address work orders.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
