Boiler Chief Engineer, Plant Operations

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

1d•$32 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the hospital’s Class 3 boiler plant and associated mechanical systems. This role oversees plant operations, preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, and staff supervision to ensure uninterrupted support of critical hospital services.

Requirements

High school, vocational, or trade school graduate
Three to five years of experience working with boilers and steam-generating equipment.
The ability to make repairs meeting exact standards is required.
Mass Stationary Engineer 3rd Class Engineer's License
Driver's license required

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily plant operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the hospital boiler plant, ensuring uninterrupted service to all facility systems.
Develop, manage, and maintain boiler plant staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Ensure all regulatory requirements are met, including maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation, inspection records, and testing logs in accordance with local, state, and federal agencies.
Maintain detailed training logs for all boiler plant personnel, ensuring compliance with required certifications, competencies, and ongoing education.
Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs for boilers, pumps, valves, and related mechanical systems.
Inspects systems daily, such as the Boiler, Steam Distribution, Chiller, and the Condition Return System.
Maintains responsibility as supervisor of the Asbestos Program as required.
Respond to plant emergencies, system failures, and alarms, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to hospital operations.
Work collaboratively with Facilities leadership to support capital planning, system upgrades, and energy management initiatives.
Reviews completed work orders from staff and inspects work completed.
Responds appropriately to utility failures.
Rotational scheduling participation may be required to ensure continuous operational coverage, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities as needed.
This position requires 24/7 availability to respond to Boiler Room emergencies and other critical plant-related emergencies, including nights, weekends, holidays, and outside of regularly scheduled work hours.