Stationary Operating Engineer

Nemours • Wilmington, DE

82d

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Stationary Operating Engineer! This position is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of building heating/cooling generation and Central Utility Plant (CUP) infrastructure including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, vacuum, medical and mechanical air pumps, air driers and associated CUP equipment.

Requirements

• Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Three or more years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains operation and readiness of boilers, chillers, pumps, air compressors, vacuum systems and associated equipment in the Central Utility Plant.
• Samples boiler water as required.
• Takes periodic readings on thermometers, pressure gauges and other equipment and records measurements on log sheets.
• Equipment operating out of established performance parameters is noted and adjusted as required.
• Issues are escalated in a timely manner to management.
• Tours of all assigned spaces are made to observe operating machinery.
• Adjustments are made, as necessary.
• Assists in the overhauls and repair of equipment as directed.
• Collaborates with other members of the Facility Department and promptly contacts outside contractors and vendors as needed to maintain operation of CUP infrastructure.
• Keeps Manager aware of equipment issues.
• Responds and resolves emergency situations in a timely and professional manner.
• Actively participates in the implementation and ongoing evaluation and improvement of CUP Infrastructure system preventive maintenance program.
• Complete assigned rounds in a timely and competent manner.
• Acts to minimize the risk of CUP infrastructure utility and equipment outages and keeps affected departments, Command Center and leaders informed of any outages or potential for outages.
• Collaborates with manager to reduce risk of utility or equipment service interruptions.
• Report unsafe working conditions to Manager, escalate unsafe conditions to leaders as appropriate.
• Participate in daily huddles, escalate Safety, Methods, Equipment, Supply or Associate issues at Huddles.
• Seek out and participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Effectively read and interpret blue prints, engineering documents and equipment schematics.
• Assist in updated schematics as needed.
• Maintain good attendance on scheduled weekdays and accept after hour work assignments including holidays, weekends or other work schedules as required.
• Must be available to accept on-call rotation schedule and report in a timely manner ready to perform work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED