Boiler Plant Operator
About the role
Keep the Heart of the Hospital Running Behind every safe surgery, warm patient room, and sterile instrument is a highly skilled professional ensuring our systems never miss a beat. As a Boiler Plant Operator, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our hospital running safely, efficiently, and around the clock. If you take pride in precision, safety, and being the expert others rely on—you’ll feel right at home here.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Facilities Engineering Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of our central energy plant and boiler systems. Your work ensures a continuous supply of steam for heating, equipment power, and sterilization—supporting patient care every single day.
- Performing routine rounds of the central energy plant and documenting operational readings
- Monitoring, troubleshooting, and responding to system malfunctions
- Conducting daily water chemistry testing and making necessary adjustments
- Preparing boilers for annual inspections and ensuring code compliance
- Performing preventive and corrective maintenance with detailed documentation
- Serving as a first responder for Facilities Engineering during off-hours
- Coordinating vendor access through the control room
- Supporting overall plant operations and safety initiatives
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent plus formal training in boiler plant operation or maintenance
- Minimum 6 years of boiler plant experience (8 years preferred)
- Extensive experience in Boiler Plant operations and maintenance
- Maryland Stationary Engineer’s License required. Grade 2 preferred
- Strong working knowledge of boiler and chiller plant operations
You’ll thrive here if you are:
- Safety-focused and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working independently when needed
- Reliable under pressure and confident responding to system issues
- Proud of maintaining critical infrastructure that supports patient care
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