Stationary Engineer

CBRE Government & Defense Services•Ft. Johnson, LA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stationary Engineer operates, inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs Central Utility Plant equipment and associated mechanical and control systems. Equipment includes high-pressure steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, valves, actuators, piping, and related systems. The role supports reliable day-to-day utility operations at a healthcare facility. The engineer performs routine plant rounds; monitors gauges, meters, control panels, alarms, and the Building Automation System; completes preventive maintenance and corrective repairs; assists with startups, shutdowns, seasonal changeovers, and major maintenance; and responds to equipment failures and plant alarms. The position also involves monitoring and assisting with water treatment, maintaining operating and maintenance records, identifying equipment deficiencies, and following applicable safety procedures. This position works in an active Central Utility Plant environment with exposure to heat, cold, humidity, high noise levels, chemicals, steam, hot surfaces, pressurized systems, electrical hazards, and moving mechanical equipment. Physical duties include frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and kneeling; navigating equipment and piping; working in confined or restricted spaces; and regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Required PPE must be worn. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Power Engineering certification is required or must be obtained within two years of employment; Universal EPA Section 608 Certification is required or must be obtained within six months. Candidates must pass required government background screening. The stated hourly rate is $28.73; the posting also states a minimum pay rate of $28.79. The position may be limited to U.S. Persons due to federal-contract compliance requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of relevant experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing commercial or industrial mechanical equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
Working knowledge of steam boiler systems, chilled-water systems, condenser-water systems, pumps, motors, valves, and associated equipment.
Ability to read equipment manuals, operating procedures, gauges, meters, mechanical drawings, control diagrams, and basic schematics.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, and other equipment associated with the trade.
Working knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, troubleshoot problems, and work effectively as part of a maintenance team.
Power Engineering certification, or ability to obtain the required certification within two years of employment.
Universal EPA Section 608 Certification, or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
Must successfully pass required government background screening for access to the jobsite.
May be required to qualify as a U.S. Person due to federal-contract compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, and associated mechanical systems.
Experience working with high-pressure steam systems.
Basic knowledge of Building Automation Systems and automated equipment controls.

Responsibilities

Operate, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Central Utility Plant equipment.
Operate and maintain high-pressure steam boilers and associated steam-generation and distribution equipment.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial or industrial chillers and chilled-water systems.
Maintain and repair cooling towers, including fans, motors, gear drives, basins, valves, piping, and water-distribution components.
Troubleshoot and repair pumps and electric motors, including bearings, seals, couplings, alignment, and lubrication.
Maintain valves, actuators, strainers, heat exchangers, piping components, and other equipment associated with Central Utility Plant operations.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and corrective repairs.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control-related equipment problems.
Monitor equipment using gauges, meters, control panels, alarms, and the Building Automation System.
Perform routine plant rounds and identify leaks, vibration, abnormal noise, overheating, pressure or temperature abnormalities, and other signs of equipment problems.
Assist with equipment startups, shutdowns, seasonal changeovers, and major maintenance activities.
Monitor and assist with treatment of boiler water, chilled water, condenser water, and cooling-tower water systems.
Respond to equipment failures, plant alarms, and utility-system interruptions.
Maintain accurate equipment readings, operating logs, maintenance records, and other required documentation.
Identify equipment deficiencies and recommend when additional repair, replacement, engineering support, or contractor assistance is required.
Maintain clean and safe mechanical and plant work areas.
Follow applicable safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, confined-space, electrical safety, chemical handling, and PPE requirements.