Stationary Engineer-FT-Trinity Health Ann Arbor

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Stationary Engineer for the Trinity Health Ann Arbor Powerhouse. The purpose of this role is to ensure the proper operation and delivery of all utilities from the central plant at the Huron River Dr. Campus. This includes operating the main boilers and controls to generate a continuous supply of steam for heating, humidification, sterilization, cooking, and auxiliary equipment. The role also involves operating and monitoring equipment to supply chilled water for air conditioning and regularly inspecting all central plant machinery to detect malfunctions and ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of High-Pressure Boiler License or obtain such licensure within 6 months of hire.
Minimum of 1st Class Refrigeration License or State of Michigan Mechanical Contractors License with #8 Unlimited Refrigeration certification or obtain such licensure within 6 months of hire.
Universal EPA Refrigerant certification.
Capable of working various shifts.
Knowledge of principles of electricity, electronics, mathematics, and physics, as well as basic computer skills.
Ability to work from ladders, aerial lifts and/or multi-story structures or equipment.
Ability to work overtime, when situations arise and weekends/holidays throughout the calendar year.
Able to work independently and unsupervised.
Ability to perform various aspects of service work, electrical troubleshooting, brazing, soft soldering, pump service including bearings and seal replacements.
Must have strong communication skills both written and verbal, must be able to complete all documentation in a neat and timely manner.
Good customer service skills.
Willing to attend onsite as well as offsite training.
Must be able to interpret and read gauges, thermometers, meters and other monitoring devices.
Must be able to interpret schematics from prints and drawings.
Must be able to configure and control equipment from local equipment interfaces and from remote interfaces of the Facility Management System.
Must be familiar with all safety devices for High Pressure Steam Boilers and all ancillary steam devices.
Must be familiar with all safeties associated with High- and Low-Pressure refrigerant chillers.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in large central heating and chilled water plant preferred.
Familiarity with Microsoft products including Excel, Word, and Outlook, preferred.
Knowledge of DDC Control Systems preferred.
Knowledge of Asset Management and Time Allocation software preferred.
Prior healthcare or hospital work experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Start/stop boilers and maintain the generation of a continuous supply of steam to the campus for heating, humidification, sterilization, cooking and auxiliary equipment.
Start, operate and monitor chilled water systems in the central plant, including centrifugal chillers, primary/secondary pumps, cooling towers and water treatment.
Monitor operations of four Diesel 2000 KW generators used to supply campus with emergency electricity.
Monitor and respond to problems with the fire pumps, and domestic water booster pumps.
Test and treat the boiler water, condensate, chilled water and condenser water, using specific chemicals and tests.
Regularly inspect all plant machinery to detect malfunctions and ensure optimal running conditions.
Adjust and/or repair equipment through hands-on involvement, either independently or with assistance of coworkers or contractors.
Perform all duties in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Monitor multi-facility management system (Metasys) to respond, dispatch and/or assist others with alarm-generated conditions.
Maintain/ monitor medical air compressors and control air compressors located in the central plant.
Perform other duties as assigned by Coordinator, Energy Manager or Mechanical Systems Manager.
Occasional equipment resets in other areas of facility.