Watch Operations Engineer

HealthPartnersSaint Louis, MN
Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Watch Operating Engineer to join their team. This position is a union position classified as Watch Operating Engineer under an agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 70 AFL-CIO. This role operates and maintains all equipment in the power plant, including but not limited to boilers, chillers, emergency power generators, air compressors, vacuum pumps and building automation equipment. This position also includes keeping accurate logs, performing water testing, and performing preventive maintenance and repairs on the above-mentioned systems and other equipment. Cleans and paints the plant and equipment as required.

Requirements

  • Prior stationary power plant experience required.
  • Minimum of a Minnesota 1st Class Grade C Engineer’s license.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Must have good command of the English language, both written and oral.
  • Can accept a Minnesota Class 2C or higher Stationary Engineer's license to train, and to operate provisionally if a 1C license is obtained within the maximum 270 probationary period.

Nice To Haves

  • Hospital experience preferred.
  • Two-plus years’ experience under a Minnesota 1st Class Grade C Engineer’s license.

Responsibilities

  • Operates and maintains all equipment in the power plant, including boilers, chillers, emergency power generators, air compressors, vacuum pumps and building automation equipment.
  • Keeps accurate logs.
  • Performs water testing.
  • Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on power plant systems and other equipment.
  • Cleans and paints the plant and equipment as required.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • A retirement program
  • Time away from work
  • Insurance options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • An employee assistance program
  • Onsite clinic
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