Boiler Room Engineer - Stratford Jefferson - Full Time
About The Position
The Boiler Room Engineer maintains and operates stationary steam boilers, pumps, and related equipment, including water softeners, air compressors, water treatment systems and associated piping, chillers, towers, and auxiliary systems. The role includes daily chemical water treatment of boilers and compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. The engineer keeps the boiler house and its immediate surroundings clean and, when needed, performs general mechanical and minor electrical/HVAC work in support of Facilities and local building needs. This position works with coworkers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values. It also involves documenting equipment readings, inspecting and maintaining systems, and keeping Lead/Chief Stationary Engineers informed of activities, needs, and issues. Other maintenance duties may be assigned by a supervisor or lead technician.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED, vocational school, or equivalent.
- Understanding of electrical safety and lockout/tagout standards.
- Knowledge of safe operating practices and effective maintenance and repair services for physical premises.
- Ability to learn new concepts and adapt or revise approaches as business needs change.
- Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for adapting to a changing environment.
- Knowledge of tools and techniques for preparing for, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
- Knowledge of HSE policy and ability to implement it to help ensure products and services are safe for people and the environment and comply with legal requirements and standards.
- Ability to meet physical demands including lifting over 50 lbs., pushing or pulling up to 140 lbs., carrying 80 lbs. short distances, and frequent standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and overhead reaching.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain boilers, chillers, and auxiliary systems by monitoring meters and pressure gauges and taking appropriate action to ensure safe operation.
- Repack valves, change piping, and regularly lubricate compressors, pumps, and related parts.
- Start, stop, adjust, and regulate boilers and associated equipment to support efficiency and continuity of service.
- Clean boilers on the waterside and fireside annually or as required to meet code and regulatory requirements.
- Inspect boilers, pipelines, and operating equipment daily for steam, water, air, and fuel leaks or defective parts.
- Record gauge and meter readings, including fuel and steam consumption, steam production, water temperatures, and chiller operating pressure.
- Consult with and keep Lead/Chief Stationary Engineers informed of activities, needs, and issues.
- Perform other maintenance as required and directed by a supervisor or lead technician.
- Maintain a clean boiler house and immediate surrounding area.
- Follow and enforce applicable safety rules and regulations.
- Occasionally perform general mechanical and minor electrical/HVAC work in support of Facilities and local building needs.
- Interact with coworkers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
