Stationary Engineer - Part Time - Keesler AFB

HHS GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC•Biloxi, MS

6d•$38 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Stationary Engineer operates and maintains central energy plant utility systems at Keesler Air Force Base, including high-pressure and hot-water boilers, heat-recovery and centrifugal refrigeration chillers, cooling towers, centrifugal air compressors, medical compressed-air systems, and HVAC systems. The role requires mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skills to troubleshoot and repair a variety of equipment, carry out preventive maintenance, and identify and implement improvement opportunities. The engineer monitors and adjusts system controls to meet hospital demands and maintain safe, efficient operation. The role includes logging operating data and work performed, conducting inspections and routine audits, completing planned and corrective maintenance, responding to emergency repairs, and supporting shutdowns, commissioning, contractors, and system start-ups. This is a part-time, weekend-schedule position.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a stationary engineer or in a related field.
A current Operating Engineer license, or equivalent approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), for work on the hospital's central energy plant steam and chilled-water systems and associated controls.
A NIULPE Fourth Class Engineer license or equivalent approved by the COR.
Ability to work safely under hazardous conditions.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex problems.
Better-than-average knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to pass the required federal background check.
Ability to obtain and maintain any base or installation access credentials required for the location.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, squat, bend, stoop, kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods, and continually extend the arms.
High school graduate.

Nice To Haves

Hospital maintenance and repair experience.
Technical or trade school certificate in a related field.
Basic construction knowledge.
Ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

Maintain the safe and efficient operation of boilers, chillers, centrifugal air compressors, cooling towers, pumps, steam and chilled-water systems, and HVAC systems.
Adjust system controls to support safe and efficient operation in response to hospital demands.
Log system operating information, including temperatures, operating hours, fuel consumption, and water levels; record work performed and actions taken.
Feed chemicals and caustics into systems and devices and observe water-test results.
Conduct routine inspections and audits of mechanical equipment, controls, cooling towers, and variable-frequency drives.
Perform minor repairs and replace broken or worn parts on mechanical equipment.
Complete scheduled preventive maintenance, planned work orders, and corrective maintenance on mechanical production and distribution systems.
Maintain inspection and testing records and clean, safe, orderly work areas.
Respond to emergency repairs and events, assess conditions, and take appropriate action to stabilize the situation.
Trace proposed utility-service shutdowns, identify affected areas, and initiate shutdowns and reactivation.
Assist outside contractors during scheduled maintenance or repairs, monitor contractor work, and record observed deficiencies.
Provide assistance during routine shutdowns and participate in new-system start-up, training, and commissioning.
Evaluate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system conditions and recommend repair or replacement actions.
Study manuals and journals to increase technical competency and identify and follow up on improvement opportunities.
Maintain professional communication with associates and, when needed, direct or coordinate workers performing related system operations and maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.