Mechanic Engineer Senior

Longmont United Hospital•Longmont, CO

3d•$30 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer operates and maintains stationary engines and mechanical equipment to provide essential hospital utilities, while also performing general maintenance. The role involves operating, adjusting, and regulating equipment such as engines, compressors, generators, and boilers; monitoring meters and gauges; and adjusting systems, including HVAC computer systems, to maintain required conditions. The position coordinates and performs scheduled and preventive maintenance on critical equipment, including air-conditioning, refrigeration, and boilers, to minimize equipment failures. The Senior Mechanical Engineer determines materials and time needed for installations, interprets blueprints, and repairs and maintains electrical, plumbing, and Life Safety components. Duties also include conducting water testing, troubleshooting equipment, and accurately documenting work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The role mentors and coaches less experienced facilities staff, providing training and hands-on support. The position requires work in accordance with established safety procedures and applicable codes, an understanding of equipment operation, building systems, and emergency procedures, and the ability to provide service as needed. The employee recognizes and corrects unsafe practices and conditions.

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.
Ability to exert or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

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 compressors, generators, and boilers.
Observe meters and gauges and manipulate valves and machinery to keep readings within specified requirements.
Adjust building systems, including HVAC computer systems, to properly condition the facility.
Coordinate and perform scheduled and preventive maintenance on critical equipment, including air-conditioning, refrigeration, boilers, and related systems, to minimize failures.
Determine materials and time needed 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 Computerized Maintenance Management System, including work orders, equipment records, and area records.
Mentor and coach less experienced facilities staff and provide training and hands-on support.
Perform work in accordance with established safety procedures and applicable codes.
Recognize and correct unsafe practices and conditions as needed.
Provide service as needed in support of building systems and emergency procedures.