Stationary Engineer II - Bar Harbor

The Jackson Laboratory•Bar Harbor, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a Stationary Engineer II to operate and maintain central utility plant equipment in Bar Harbor, Maine. Under minimal supervision, the role performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on boilers, steam turbines, chillers, emergency generators, incinerators, fuel systems, and related equipment. The work takes place in a highly regulated critical environment supporting data centers, live animal colonies, and sensitive research facilities 24/7. These systems maintain conditions needed for research integrity and animal welfare, and failures or incorrect operation can interrupt scientific operations, compromise research data, or harm animals. The position provides rotating facilities coverage on a 24/7/365 basis, including rotating 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays. The engineer serves as primary facilities maintenance and operations response personnel outside normal operating hours, diagnosing and correcting plant issues or contacting on-call maintenance personnel when additional support is needed. The role also includes keeping detailed operational and maintenance records for internal use and state and federal agencies. Occasional travel may be required for training or maintenance support at other sites. Level II technicians are expected to independently resolve complex technical issues, train and mentor junior technicians, and demonstrate initiative and sound judgment while troubleshooting with minimal supervision.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience.
High school diploma or GED.
State of Maine Third Class Stationary Engineer certification or higher.
Confined space entry certification, or ability to qualify within 6 months.
In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and the operation and principles of high-pressure boilers, chilled water systems, water chemistry, electrical distribution and generation, plumbing, HVAC, electronic controls, and associated systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate and maintain a complex central utility plant in critical environments.
Ability to use a CMMS and read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and apply new technical skills in facility maintenance and operations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and documentation.
Ability to independently resolve complex technical issues and troubleshoot with minimal supervision.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to enter confined spaces; climb stairs and ladders; bend, squat or crouch, crawl, kneel, stoop, stretch, and stand; and work for prolonged periods in cramped areas while repairing equipment at floor level, overhead, or in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Operate, clean, and maintain high-pressure boilers, steam turbines, industrial chillers, incinerators, power generation and distribution systems, and associated auxiliary equipment.
Monitor plant instrumentation and equipment, assess operating conditions, and record operational data.
Identify trends and respond to abnormal conditions to maintain plant reliability and efficiency.
Test, analyze, and control water chemistry in boilers, chillers, and related systems.
Use computer applications, including a CMMS, to document maintenance activities, generate reports, and complete checklists and operational documentation.
Serve as primary facilities maintenance and operations response personnel outside normal operating hours; diagnose and correct plant issues or contact on-call maintenance personnel as needed.
Follow watch stander rules of engagement, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Train and mentor junior technicians on standard maintenance procedures.
Stand watch in rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel occasionally for training or to support maintenance activities at other sites, as required.