Stationary Engineer-Plant Operations-Mount Sinai Hospital-Rotating Shift/Weekends

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

22h•$87 - $92•Onsite

About The Position

Stationary Engineer - Mount Sinai Hospital Inspects, operates, maintains and repairs plant equipment such as steam boilers, furnaces, pumps, fans, engines, generators, turbines, liquid chillers, compressors and compressed air systems, vacuum systems, heating and ventilating equipment and related auxiliary equipment. Performs tests, submits reports and documents all work and activities. Supervises others engaged in work in the Central Plant. Serves as Watch engineer as assigned. Performs any and all related duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer or Plant Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Ged
3- 5 years progressive experience as a Watch Engineer in a high capacity Power/ Energy Plant.
Stationary Engineer Licensed by the NYC Department of Buildings
Refrigeration Engineer Licensed by the NYC Fire Department required
Must be able to obtain Certificate of Fitness A-35, G-17, G-97 and P-98 or equivalents with 30 days of appointment

Nice To Haves

Additional Certifications as determined by Facilities Management

Responsibilities

Observes motors and gauges to determine operating condition of equipment and regulates flow of gas, oil and water for proper control of boilers and auxiliary equipment. and detects malfunctioning of equipment.
Evaluates operating conditions and detects malfunctioning of equipment.
Regulates starting devices, adjusts levers, throttles, speed controllers, pressure regulators and other other controls of auxiliary equipment.
Periodically inspects equipment to determine the need for adjustments and repair.
Makes chemical tests of water in boiler and alters content of chemicals as required.
Supervises internal and external cleaning of boilers.
Operates and regulates chilled water generation equipment and all related systems.
Operates and maintains cooling towers, chilled water pumps, condenser water pumps, make- up water pumps, domestic water pumps, sump pumps, ejector pumps, fire pumps, system strainers and blow downs.
Uses BAS and other operator computerized controls systems to make adjustments and monitor system operation.
Takes remedial action as requires in response to alarm conditions or system failures as observed or reported.
Operates monitors and maintains as required other Central Plant equipment such as emergency generators, automatic switching equipment, motor control centers, combustion air fans and Central Plant exhaust systems.
Operates and monitors systems for the conveyance of medical gases such as medical air, medical vacuum, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, etc.
Records data such as hours of equipment operation, temperature and pressure, fuel consumption, equipment status and change of status all in accordance with existing regulations and safety procedures. Records same on round sheets, logbooks, computerized entries, work order systems and reports of any type as required.
Directly supervises activates of Boiler Fireman or Steam Operator as required.
coordinates work assignments and supervises other plant staff such as maintenance mechanics, plumbers, electricians, maintenance workers, trades helpers, etc.
Determines work priorities in absence of specific instructions from Chief Watch Engineer, inspects all work for quality, quantity and completeness.
Establishes and maintains professional relationships with outside service contractors responsible for repairs and maintenance of Plant Systems.
Interfaces as needed to ensure that assigned outside work is performed safely and efficiently.
Operates plant systems as needed to facilitate the completion of repairs and maintenance work by outside contractors including starting, stopping and testing of operating parameters of Central Plant Systems.
Maintains and follows all established safety and security procedures as established by Plant manager, Facilities Management and Mount Sinai Environmental Health and Safety Departments.
Performs any and all other related duties as required or assigned by the Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer or the Plant Manager.