Mechanic Engineer Senior

CommonSpirit Health • Longmont, CO

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About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer operates and maintains stationary engines, mechanical equipment, and facility systems to provide essential utilities and support hospital operations at Longmont United Hospital. The role regularly operates, adjusts, and regulates equipment such as engines, compressors, generators, and boilers; monitors meters and gauges; and adjusts systems, including HVAC computer systems, to keep facility conditions within requirements.

The position coordinates and performs scheduled and preventive maintenance on critical equipment, including air conditioning, refrigeration, and boilers, to minimize failures. It determines materials and time needed for installations, interprets blueprints, repairs and maintains electrical, plumbing, and Life Safety components, conducts water testing, troubleshoots equipment problems, and completes accurate documentation in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The Senior Mechanical Engineer also mentors and trains less experienced facilities staff and follows established safety procedures and applicable codes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five years of experience in maintenance, operation, and repair of building mechanical systems, including boilers, liquid chillers, pumps, fans, air handling units, heat exchangers, and ancillary equipment.
• Knowledge of medical gas systems, including medical air pumps, medical vacuum pumps, bulk oxygen, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, and backup systems.
• Knowledge of Building Automation Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree or certificate in a facilities-related field.
• Hospital facilities or healthcare construction experience.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Stationary Engineer, Boiler Operator Class A or B, CFC, and/or Journeyman certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate, adjust, and regulate stationary engines and mechanical equipment, including engines, compressors, generators, and boilers.
• Observe meters and gauges and manipulate valves and machinery to keep readings within specified requirements.
• Adjust facility systems, including HVAC computer systems, to properly condition the facility.
• Coordinate and perform scheduled and preventive maintenance on critical equipment, including air conditioning, refrigeration, and boilers.
• Determine materials and time required for installations and interpret blueprints.
• Repair and maintain electrical, plumbing, and Life Safety components.
• Conduct water testing and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the CMMS, including work orders, equipment records, and area records.
• Recognize and correct unsafe practices and conditions as needed.
• Mentor, coach, and provide training and hands-on support to less experienced facilities staff.
• Perform work in accordance with established safety procedures and applicable codes.

Benefits

• Self-care support.
• Flexibility.
• Development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED