Boiler Operator/ Stationary Engineer

Aerotek; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer to reliably operate and maintain hospital boilers and related utility systems. You will ensure continuous steam, heating, and energy services with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring boiler systems, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with central plant equipment. The role requires shift work, weekend/on-call coverage, and a focus on life-safety standards in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating boilers, preferably in healthcare or critical facilities.
• Knowledge of boiler safety devices and steam systems.
• Ability to read gauges, meters, and manuals.
• Familiarity with CMMS and plant monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boilers and related utility equipment to support hospital operations.
• Record boiler pressures, temperatures, fuel use, and water chemistry in logs.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies to protect life-safety systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with repairs on boilers and pumps.
• Coordinate boiler performance with chillers and HVAC systems.
• Test and treat boiler water to maintain system chemistry.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and assist repairs.
• Comply with safety procedures, OSHA, and healthcare life-safety standards.
• Follow lockout/tagout and confined space protocols during work.
• Read gauges and facility manuals to monitor performance.
• Document readings and maintenance activities in logs and CMMS.
• Communicate status and needs to Engineering and Facilities teams.

Skills

Boiler operation

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Boiler license / Stationary Engineer license

Tools

CMMS

Control instrumentation

Job description

Job Title: Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer

Job Description

The Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of boilers and related utility systems that support a hospital environment. This role ensures uninterrupted steam, heating, and energy services that are essential for patient care, infection control, and life‑safety systems. The position requires strong technical expertise, strict adherence to safety and compliance standards, and the ability to respond quickly to alarms, system irregularities, and emergency conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain low‑and/or high‑pressure boilers, steam systems, and auxiliary utility equipment to support continuous hospital operations.
• Perform routine inspections and take accurate readings of boiler pressures, temperatures, fuel usage, and water chemistry, documenting all data in logs and reports.
• Respond promptly to alarms, system irregularities, and emergency conditions to prevent service interruptions and protect life‑safety systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and assist with corrective maintenance on boilers, pumps, valves, burners, condensate systems, and related mechanical equipment.
• Support central utility plant operations, coordinating boiler performance with chillers, HVAC systems, domestic hot water systems, and other central plant equipment.
• Perform water testing and water treatment tasks to maintain proper boiler and steam system chemistry and protect equipment from damage.
• Troubleshoot boiler, steam, and auxiliary equipment issues, identify root causes, and perform or support necessary repairs.
• Ensure compliance with hospital safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and readiness standards associated with healthcare and life‑safety regulations, including Joint Commission expectations.
• Follow lockout/tagout, confined space, and other safety protocols when working on mechanical and utility systems.
• Read and interpret gauges, meters, equipment manuals, and facility documentation to monitor system performance and make informed operational decisions.
• Accurately document log readings, maintenance activities, alarms, and repairs in logs and computerized systems as required.
• Communicate equipment status, issues, and repair needs clearly and promptly with Engineering and Facilities teams.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe boiler room, central plant, and mechanical spaces at all times, including routine cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Assist with facility maintenance tasks related to boilers, steam systems, chilled water systems, and other building utility systems as needed.
• Work rotating or assigned shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on‑call coverage, to support 24/7 hospital operations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience operating boilers, preferably in a hospital, healthcare, or other critical‑care or critical‑facility environment.
• Strong working knowledge of steam systems, including boiler safety devices, control instrumentation, steam distribution, and condensate return systems.
• Demonstrated skill in operating and monitoring low‑and/or high‑pressure boilers, pumps, valves, burners, and associated auxiliary utility equipment.
• Experience supporting central plants with boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, domestic hot water systems, and other building utilities.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance, including inspections, PMs, log readings, water testing, and basic repairs on boiler and plant equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting boiler, steam, and central plant issues and responding effectively to alarms or equipment failures.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance practices, including boiler safety devices, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space protocols, and healthcare life‑safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret gauges, meters, equipment manuals, plant monitoring information, and facility documentation.
• Strong documentation skills for recording readings, maintenance activities, and system conditions accurately and consistently.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for working with Facilities and Engineering teams.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, and work in mechanical rooms.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in hot, confined, or noisy environments.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on‑call schedules as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operator license, as required by local or state regulations.
• Experience with high‑pressure boiler operation in a hospital or similar critical environment.
• Familiarity with plant monitoring systems and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS