Stationary Engineer

NIKA TECHNOLOGIES INC•Falls Church, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

NIKA is hiring for multiple Stationary Engineers who will be responsible for the on-site Project Management of Muirkirk Road Complex (MRC) in Laurel, Maryland! This position is pending per contract award and start date is TBD once approved. Named a “Top Workplace” by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with the value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance.

Requirements

Maryland State First Grade Stationary Engineer License (current, active, and registered with Maryland Board of Engineers)
OSHA 10-hour training preferred
High School Diploma or GED
Technical/Trade school training in stationary engineering, HVAC, or related field preferred
Minimum 3 years documented experience operating steam boiler plants
Experience with 24/7/365 continuous operations
Experience with facilities with multiple boiler plants
Experience with the following types of equipment: - Steam boilers (fire-tube and water-tube) - Condensate return systems - Steam distribution systems - Water softeners and treatment systems - Deaerators - Fuel oil systems - Natural gas systems - Boiler controls and automation
Documented experience on resume with verifiable references
Ability to obtain and maintain a Clearance Access Card (CAC)
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Research or laboratory facility experience preferred

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor boiler plants (MOD-1, MOD-2, BRF) continuously
Control and regulate operations of boilers, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, turbines, generators, pumps, and compressors
Start up, regulate, repair, and shut down equipment per procedures
Monitor Building Automation System (BAS) alarms and respond appropriately
Provide support to O&M team via two-way radio communication
Execute start/stop commands per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Maintain boiler plant operating logs (minimum every 2 hours)
Record steam pressure and temperature, feedwater data, fuel consumption, combustion parameters
Monitor oxygen and CO levels
Perform water chemistry testing and treatment per established procedures
Adjust controls to optimize efficiency and maintain parameters
Conduct routine inspections of all equipment
Identify and report deficiencies immediately
Perform minor repairs and adjustments as trained
Assist with preventive maintenance activities
Respond to facility emergencies