Stationary Engineer

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

About The Position

Argonne is seeking a Stationary Engineer in its Utilities department. Under the general direction of the Foreman, the employee operates central heating plant boilers, a heat recovery steam generator, a natural gas combustion turbine generator set, a natural gas compressor, and auxiliary equipment to support optimum performance and efficiency. The role operates manual and automatic combustion control equipment for gas and coal firing, along with plant-related equipment including turbines, fans, compressors, and pumps. It also monitors and adjusts the bag house at Dry Panel, performs minor preventive maintenance and repairs, tests and treats boiler feed water, reads meters and gauges, adjusts equipment controls, and records operating data. Other duties may be assigned. This position requires working a rotating shift. The listed expected hiring range is $45.43–$45.63. Argonne notes that the pay offered may depend on the position’s scope and responsibilities, the selected candidate’s qualifications, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay. Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. Employment offers are contingent on a background check. The position may also require obtaining and maintaining government access authorization, and applicants must disclose certain foreign government-sponsored or affiliated activities for review.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Associate degree or trade school certification in a related field.
3–5 years of experience in facility maintenance or building operations.
Boiler experience is required, along with experience with HVAC, chillers, and electrical systems.
Valid driver’s license.
Stationary Engineer License.
Experience with building management systems.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication skills.
Safety-conscious with attention to detail.
Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Operate central heating plant boilers, a heat recovery steam generator, a natural gas combustion turbine generator set, a natural gas compressor, and auxiliary equipment for optimum performance and efficiency.
Operate manual and automatic combustion control equipment for gas and coal firing.
Operate plant-related equipment, including turbines, fans, compressors, and pumps.
Monitor and make control adjustments to the bag house at Dry Panel.
Perform minor preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
Test and treat boiler feed water.
Read meters and gauges and adjust controls of other plant equipment for optimum performance.
Record data for related equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.