Stationary Engineer

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stationary Engineer will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining high-pressure boilers, chillers, and utility systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operations. This role involves making operational decisions, performing startups and shutdowns, monitoring various system parameters, and ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards. The engineer will also respond to equipment failures, perform routine inspections, coordinate maintenance, maintain records, and ensure proper water treatment. A key aspect of the role is maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to all safety policies and procedures. The position requires working rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Must obtain 1st Grade License within 6 months of hire
Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with boilers and steam systems, condensate pumps, deaerator (DA) tanks, boiler feedwater systems, chillers and cooling systems
Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Comfortable using ladders up to 30 feet
Ability to frequently climb, bend, kneel, and lift

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and maintain high-pressure boilers, chillers, and utility systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operations
Responsible for plant performance and operational decision-making
Perform startup, shutdown, and load adjustments of boilers and auxiliary equipment
Monitor and control steam pressure and temperature, boiler feedwater and condensate systems, and cooling towers and chilled water systems
Ensure compliance with City of Houston regulations, company policies, and safety standards
Enforce and follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and proper equipment isolation
Respond to equipment failures and system upsets, minimizing downtime and maintaining reliability
Perform routine inspections and log readings of boilers and pressure systems, pumps, valves, and compressors, and mechanical and electrical equipment
Coordinate and assist with preventive and corrective maintenance activities
Maintain accurate logs, reports, and operational records
Ensure proper water treatment and chemical control for boilers and cooling systems
Identify equipment deficiencies and recommend repairs or system improvements
Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies, PPE requirements, and hazard reporting procedures
Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations