Stationary Engineer

King & George, LLC•Augusta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stationary Engineer will start up, regulate, repair, and shut down equipment. They will need to monitor meters, gauges, and computerized controls to ensure that equipment operates safely and within established limits. Utilize sophisticated electrical and electronic test equipment when servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and monitoring heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. The stationary engineers and boiler operators also regularly perform routine maintenance. They may do a complete overhaul or replace defective valves, gaskets, or bearings. In addition, stationary engineers lubricate moving parts, replace filters, and remove soot and corrosion that can make a boiler less efficient.

Requirements

Proficient in written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements
Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be willing and able to work weekly rotating shifts- shifts are 12 hours and 8 hours.
High school diploma or equivalent
Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with the hands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands as necessary.
Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels.
Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals
Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government's background investigation.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a stationary engineer or operating boiler plants.
Class 4 Stationary Engineer License.
CFC Certification

Responsibilities

Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners.
Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure the continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
Operate or tend stationary engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, compressors, or air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools.
Operating and handling engines, boilers, stationary engines, and auxiliary equipment
Read, monitor, and observe gauges, meters, and charts to track boiler operations for proper performance.
Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels.
Inspect equipment to ensure that it is operating efficiently.
Check safety devices routinely.
Record data and keep logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activity.