Stationary engineer job description

Under general supervision, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and auxiliary plant machinery and equipment in a large complex or multi-faceted facility. Ensures that all equipment, machinery and systems are functioning normally and safely, and complies with all applicable safety rules and regulations.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Operates, maintains and repairs a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and power generating equipment in a large complex or multi-faceted facility to ensure the safe, correct and efficient functioning of the facility and equipment may be required to operate computerized building management systems, preventative or predictive maintenance computer systems or Computerized Data Gathering System (SCADA).

2. Inspects and tests: machinery and equipment for safe, efficient and proper operation by visual and audio inspection during walk-throughs and by standard monitoring; fire prevention equipment to ensure safe and proper functionality; water storage and multiple distribution systems, high pressure zones, wood and steel storage tanks, pumps and relief valves, and samples of water.

3. Makes entries and keeps records on shift operation by taking and entering gauge readings and accurate water laboratory analysis readings and temperatures on operating log sheets or into a computer data system to ensure preventative maintenance and equipment history; and changes charts and recordings accordingly.

4. Receives, records and stores large amounts of treatment chemicals and may handle hazardous chemicals in confined or enclosed areas; must be capable of safely and properly handling chemical spills; may also include handling and treatment of industrial or hazardous waste.

5. Contacts, communicates and is required to deal with contractors, building tenants and/or the general public in order to be able to discharge assigned duties.

6. Maintains keys, communications equipment, and security (in the absence of Security Personnel), in order to ensure the security of a plant and buildings and grounds, including public safety. As part of an emergency response team, recognizes, evaluates, and responds to potentially hazardous situations.

7. Performs control tests on water samples to determine chlorine and fluoride residual, pH, alkalinity, turbidity, color, saturation index and flocculation factors; under supervision, conducts water analysis and regulates treatment chemical dosages to maintain water quality in filtration plant, distribution system, or other large complex facility may also be required to perform water analysis on water/wastewater as required by the State of California; performs boiler water and cooling tower chemical tests, including pH, alkalinity TDS, etc., to monitor and control growth of organisms in water.
8. May include additional duties as assigned.

Nature of the work:

- Essential functions require considerable physical effort in the repair and upkeep of machinery and equipment; and ability to lift heavy objects.

- Work environment may require exposure to working conditions where minor abrasions, bruises and burns may be encountered; occasional disagreeable work inside close and dirty spaces.

- Upon appointment to employment, and then on annual basis, employees may be required to pass a State mandated respirator Medical Examination and be clean shaven for respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus fittings. Employees may be required to pass CPR training annually and First Aid every three (3) years.

The Stationary Engineer - PH Power Plane 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 all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Operates, maintains and repairs all Power Plant equipment in a fashion to ensure reliable, safe and efficient operation thereby resulting in a proper patient care environment.
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 towers and related pumping equipment.

Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of compressor systems and vacuum pump systems.

Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the domestic hot and cold water systems.

Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance, including exercising and full load operations of the emergency diesel generators.

Responsible for monitoring and maintaining appropriate supplies of medical gasses.

Logs designated instrument and meter readings, observing same for trends indicating equipment malfunctions. Maintains operating records and logs to verify operating efficiency and utility consumption. Does rounds and takes readings of the hospital mechanical equipment on the second and third shift when adequate staff is available.

Responsible for performing chemical testing of various water and steam systems; ability to interpret the results and add necessary chemicals to maintain the proper chemical balances in these systems.

Check proper automatic operations of aforementioned equipment and make correct adjustments and/or manually operate said equipment to its designated parameters.

Performs routine maintenance work as required by computerized maintenance schedule and/or by equipment manufacturers= recommendations including, but not limited to greasing, lubricating, aligning, maintaining proper oil levels, replacing gauge glasses, gaskets, packing on boilers, pumps and valves.

Performs other similar designated duties as directed by the Power Plant Supervisor.

Provides assistance to the Plant Engineering department for hospital equipment maintenance and repairs.

This position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, night shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with alternating weekends and holidays.

This is a non-union position.

• Inspects and analyzes equipment and diagnoses trouble or malfunctions and makes necessary adjustments to minimize service interruptions and equipment downtime

• Provides input to the planning of equipment system maintenance to minimize service interruptions and equipment downtime through reliability centered maintenance practices

• Executing a wide variety of maintenance and repair work in relation to the installation, maintenance, and repairs of boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, and building equipment and infrastructure in general.

• May oversee the execution of daily operations and maintenance activities performed. Provide guidance and mentoring, as needed, to ensure personnel perform the tasks required in a complete and accurate manner and delivered with outstanding customer service.

• Performs a wide variety of complex operating procedures to ensure the proper operation of the high-pressure steam boilers, lab utilities, emergency generator operation, the propane vaporizer, and others.

• Conducts scheduled tours of the boiler plant, chiller plant and lab utility equipment to include cooling towers, emergency generator rooms; main switchgear rooms, air handling machine rooms as well as steam stations and condensate return systems.

• During after hour's shifts, responds to all emergencies, and takes appropriate action to identify problems and take corrective actions without compromising watch duties. Calls on duty mechanics for assistance and or utilizes emergency call list when necessary.

• Will work with shift maintenance mechanics performing minor PM and repairs to central plant HVAC systems.
• Will be responsible for maintaining water treatment programs.

• Review executed work orders, logs, forms, and related documentation daily to help ensure they are complete, current, and reflect the tasks as performed, and are appropriated filed in the CMMS, or other required system.

• Ensure all safety, environmental, and site standards are strictly adhered to within the facility

• Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, all applicable building codes

**About Aerotek:**

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