Stationary Engineer

About the role

Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking a Stationary Engineer to join the Energy & Utilities Division. This position offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair heat generation equipment, facilities, and auxiliary and related equipment within the BNL Central Steam Facility.
• Maintain records and logbooks of rounds and inspections performed.
• Operate, monitor, and secure boilers and balance of plant equipment.
• Recognize abnormal conditions and take corrective action.
• Perform routine and demand maintenance and repairs as necessary to keep the plant operating at optimal efficiency.
• Perform daily chemical test analysis of operating systems such as boilers, water softeners, feedwater, and condensate systems.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual planned maintenance on boilers and auxiliary equipment as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining a high level of housekeeping, inventory, and maintenance of tools.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7-years prior experience as an operator/watch stander in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam plants and plant controls.
• In lieu of above, a Bachelor of Science in marine engineering or similar technical degree; or completion of US Navy, multi-year union, or similar technically accredited program leading to a recognized certificate or license for the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam plants and plant control systems.
• Ability to learn and maintain a thorough understanding of the operation and control of the boilers including computer control systems, instrumentation & controls, safety systems, water testing, functioning of the water softener, feed water pumps, condensate pumps, deaerators, fuel oil transfer pumps, air compressors, and steam pumps.
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to respond to a complex set of circumstances.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to effectively assist in maintenance and repairs including skill in the use of tools and equipment relating to the mechanical and electrical trades.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license.

Skills

• Knowledge of NFPA 85 – Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code.
• Knowledge of boiler system corrosion control methods.
• Experience with fuel oil handling and spill control methods.
• US Coast Guard License as 3rd assistant engineer steam vessel or higher; municipal license to operate high-pressure steam boilers is highly desirable.

Benefits

Opportunities for overtime, excellent benefits including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, fitness facilities, paid parental leave, and on-site childcare, professional development and career advancement opportunities, Eastern Long Island work location (Brookhaven Township).

Pay

Competitive union wages starting at $47.50/hour, plus a 15% shift differential pay premium.

Schedule

Steady day shift (Mon-Fri, 8am to 4pm), then after qualifying transition into a dynamic rotational schedule that ensures variety and challenge six days on, two days off, around the clock.