Stationary Engineer, 1st Grade

Job Duties

• Ensures steam boilers are running at peak efficiencies, including annual maintenance tear downs.
• Maintains peak efficiency of the Chilled Water Refrigeration System.
• Conducts routine rounds to inspect auxiliary pumps and equipment in the Central Plant and associated buildings.
• Maintains climate controls of critical spaces, including monitoring the Pan Alarm System.
• Performs chemical analysis of Steam, Chilled Water, and Cooling Tower Systems each shift.
• Maintains Central Plant and ensures it is neat and clean, responding to after-hours emergencies.
• Monitors meters and gauges to verify operating conditions.
• Inspects equipment to detect malfunctions and perform necessary repairs, adjustments, or lubrication.
• Reports any unsafe operating conditions to supervisors.
• Performs preventive maintenance on various equipment to ensure peak efficiencies.
• Performs small carpentry, plumbing, or electrical maintenance work as requested by departments.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with additional technical training.
• Four years of relevant experience.
• First Grade Stationary Engineers license from the City of Houston.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with steam boilers and chill water systems.