Stationary Engineer

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

1d•$45 - $46

About The Position

Argonne is seeking a Stationary Engineer for 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 also involves operating manual and automatic combustion controls for gas and coal firing, along with related turbines, fans, compressors, and pumps. The Stationary Engineer monitors and adjusts the bag house at Dry Panel, performs minor preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, tests and treats boiler feed water, and reads meters and gauges. The employee adjusts controls for other plant equipment, records operating data, and performs other duties as assigned. This position requires rotating shifts.

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.
Experience with boilers 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 consciousness and 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, including related turbines, fans, compressors, and pumps.
Monitor and adjust the bag house at Dry Panel.
Perform minor preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Test and treat boiler feed water.
Read meters and gauges and adjust controls for other plant equipment.
Record data for related equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.