Boiler Room Engineer | Rotating Shifts & Overtime

Swisher; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisher in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Boiler Room Engineer to monitor, operate, and maintain boiler systems with attention to safety and efficiency.

You will perform scheduled and emergency maintenance, document findings, and coordinate with contractors to ensure reliable plant operation. The role requires physical capability and flexibility for shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, climb ladders and work from elevated platforms.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and emergency work to maintain all boiler equipment and components.
• Make rounds and adjust plant equipment per task and verbal instruction; report conditions in writing.
• Document findings, deficiencies, and man-hours on work orders.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Adhere to company work and safety rules.
• Assist other crafts following union and management guidelines.
• Maintain operating logs and records of equipment performance, inspections and repairs.
• Respond to equipment alarms, utility interruptions, and emergencies.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors performing work within the boiler plant.
• Comply with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hot work, confined space entry and hazard communication procedures.
• Conduct boiler startup, shutdown and equipment isolation procedures.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, storms and overtime as needed.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Swisher in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Boiler Room Engineer to monitor, operate, and maintain boiler systems with attention to safety and efficiency.

You will perform scheduled and emergency maintenance, document findings, and coordinate with contractors to ensure reliable plant operation. The role requires physical capability and flexibility for shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.