Power Plant Stationary Engineer Full Time Days

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Pay

$33.08 - $44.60 hourly

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Schedule

Full time, 80 hours per pay period, day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is also a vacation relief position; availability for 2nd and 3rd shift coverage is required. This position is union (Local 399), with benefits provided through the union.

About the role

The Engineer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment.
• Evaluates and analyzes problems and takes the appropriate corrective action or refers to the supervisor or manager.
• Responsible for the servicing and repairing of the hospital utility and equipment systems.
• Performs duties as required in order to repair or fabricate equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance according to the schedule and continually updates preventative tasks to assure that all hospital equipment is properly maintained.
• Responds to service requests and performs problem assessment, troubleshooting, correction, and documentation.
• Inspects, repairs, and installs components or equipment to maintain the hospital utility system.
• Assists with snow and ice removal as required.
• Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies and equipment.
• Responds to fire alarms.
• Works with outside contractors on hospital equipment and other projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Addendum: Engineer, Stationary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of boilers and feedwater treatment system.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the chillers, cooling tower, and related pumping equipment.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the control air compressor system, medical air compressor system, vacuum pump system, and medical gas system.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining appropriate supplies of medical gases.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the domestic cold and hot water systems.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance, including exercising and full load operation, of the emergency diesel generators.
• Responsible for the testing, maintenance, and operation of the fire pump.
• Logs designated instrument and meter readings, observing for trends indicating equipment malfunctions.
• Maintains operating records and logs to verify operating efficiency and utility consumption.
• Completes rounds and takes readings of the hospital mechanical equipment when adequate staff is available.
• Responsible for performing chemical testing of various water and steam systems. Interprets the results and adds the necessary chemicals to maintain the proper chemical balances in the systems.
• Checks proper automatic operations of aforementioned equipment and makes correct adjustments and/or manually operates said equipment to its designated parameters.
• Provides assistance to the maintenance and electrical staff as necessary.

Requirements

• Valid City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of steam generation and refrigeration.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• 1-2 years of position-related experience

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Technical training in the job-related field.
• Five years of relevant experience, preferably in a hospital setting.