Stationary Operations Engineer 2 - Washington, D.C.

M.C. Dean, Inc•District of Columbia, DC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Stationary Operations Engineer oversees and maintains stationary equipment at the facility to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. The role includes operating, monitoring, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining commercial-industrial and mission-critical building systems such as boilers, chillers, HVAC and refrigeration equipment, pumps, control systems, air handlers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, VAVs, and VFDs. The engineer responds to service calls involving equipment and systems including gas-fired boilers, chillers, AHUs, fire pumps, generators, UPS, ATS, BAS, and fire alarms. The position requires practical knowledge of chiller plant operations and building air systems, as well as the ability to read blueprints, schematics, specifications, and other technical documentation. Duties include inspecting equipment, interpreting gauges and system readings, adjusting controls, keeping operating logs, performing preventive maintenance under approved job plans, documenting work in the site CMMS, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards. The engineer coordinates with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams, communicates issues affecting building operations and occupant comfort, and responds to stationary-equipment emergencies. The role is based in Washington, D.C. and offers several possible shifts: Monday–Friday, Monday–Thursday, or Friday–Sunday schedules, with either day or overnight hours. Shift preferences are considered based on staffing needs and availability. Applicants must meet government-investigation and citizenship eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The listed pay range is USD $43.57–$54.47 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 8 years of facilities maintenance experience.
Possess one or more of the following: a valid District of Columbia Steam Engineer license (3rd, 2nd, or 1st Class); a valid Maryland Stationary Engineer license (Grade 4 through Grade 1); or an equivalent municipal or state Operating Engineer license or VMET certification.
Demonstrated experience operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting central utility plant and institutional mechanical systems in mission-critical, government, commercial high-rise, healthcare, laboratory, industrial, campus, or other complex facilities.
Practical knowledge of chiller plant operations and building air systems.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation, including sequences of operations, product literature, programming manuals, and specifications.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Meet government security investigation and U.S. citizenship eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Possess good vision (corrected vision acceptable), color vision, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong, apply general rules to specific problems, and combine information to reach conclusions.
Ability to see details at close range and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain and maintain HSPD and Secret clearance; active HSPD-12 and Secret are preferred.
Manufacturer chiller training or certification, such as Trane, Johnson Controls/York, Carrier, or Daikin.
BAS/DDC platform training, such as Schneider Electric, Niagara, Honeywell, Siemens, or Johnson Controls Metasys.
Boiler combustion or burner management training.
NETA/NFPA/ASME-related operational familiarity.
Industrial or institutional mechanical systems training.

Responsibilities

Safely operate, maintain, and monitor boilers, HVAC systems, refrigeration units, and other stationary equipment.
Maintain and repair commercial-industrial building equipment, including large chillers, boilers, pumps, control systems, air handlers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, VAVs, and VFDs.
Respond to service calls involving boilers, chillers, AHUs, fire pumps, generators, UPS, ATS, BAS, and fire alarm operations; determine problems and causes and implement solutions.
Conduct routine inspections to identify potential issues and confirm equipment is operating within required parameters and safety standards.
Observe and interpret gauges, meters, and charts; adjust controls for safe and efficient operation; and record operating logs.
Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with site-specific approved job plans and company standards.
Complete required service and maintenance documentation using the site CMMS and maintain records of inspections, repairs, and replacements.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems and components, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
Ensure operations comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and standards.
Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to support reliable operations and timely issue resolution.
Communicate questions, progress, information requirements, discrepancies, and issues affecting building equipment and occupant comfort; initiate timely follow-up when required.
Act as a first responder during stationary-equipment emergencies, following safety procedures and addressing issues promptly.
Stay current with equipment, industry trends, and best practices, including attending workshops and training as necessary.