Steam Engineer - FT Nights
About The Position
Under the direction of the Manager, Plant Operations, and the supervision of the Lead Steam Engineer, the Steam Engineer operates and maintains the medical center’s physical-plant systems and equipment. This includes boilers, compressors, pumps, supply and exhaust fans, air handlers, air-conditioning and heating systems, diesel generators, water softeners, chillers, refrigeration equipment, and related plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and electrical systems. The role operates and maintains steam, HVAC, and ancillary plants within established parameters; analyzes and treats water systems; performs inspections, preventive maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, repairs, and adjustments; responds to code situations and utility failures; and keeps an accurate log of shift work. The position requires a 500 Class or Unlimited Steam license. Internal Mech I/II candidates transferred or promoted into the position must obtain that license within 18 months of transfer or promotion.
Requirements
- 500 Class or Unlimited Steam license.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in emergency situations.
- Experience inspecting, repairing, and replacing materials, structures, and fixtures during maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain steam plants, including boilers, pumps, the DA tank, softeners, and the condensate return system, to ensure operation within established parameters.
- Operate and maintain HVAC plants, including chillers, pumps, fans, supply and exhaust fans, exchangers, and heaters, to ensure operation within established parameters.
- Operate and maintain ancillary plants and systems, including medical gas, medical vacuum, oxygen, elevators, dumb waiters, pneumatic tube systems, sewage pumps, and storm drain pumps.
- Take charge of Code Red procedures and participate in code situations as directed, including Code Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Yellow, Generator, Gray, and Silver.
- Maintain a proper log of work accomplished during the assigned shift.
- Analyze, treat, and control boiler water, soft water, cooling tower water, domestic hot water, and evaporative condenser water systems.
- Check pressure-reducing systems and make adjustments and repairs as necessary for proper operation.
- Perform assigned preventive maintenance inspections in a timely manner.
- Clean, inspect, and lubricate equipment as required to ensure operation of the medical center.
- Complete utility failure reports according to policy.
- Inspect, repair, and replace materials, structures, and fixtures during the maintenance process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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