Chief Boiler Plant Engineer

Mount Auburn Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 134,123,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health and Mount Auburn Hospital are seeking a skilled Boiler Operator to maintain boilers and related HVAC systems, ensuring safe, efficient operations in a hospital setting. The role requires a high school diploma, one year of boiler/HVAC schooling, and a Massachusetts second class engineer license, plus strong verbal and written communication and supervisory skills.

You will be on call within one hour for emergencies, keep detailed logs, operate safety valves, and oversee

Qualifications

• High School diploma and one year boiler/HVAC schooling.
• Second class engineer’s license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety.
• Knowledge of boiler operation and safety procedures typically gained in five years of experience including supervisory duties.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal supervisory and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of boilers and auxiliary equipment to produce steam in compliance with MA law.
• Inspect boiler plant at regular intervals (every 5–7 days).
• Maintain inspections log with time, date, status, and maintenance performed.
• Be onsite within 1 hour of serious issues unless notified otherwise.
• Report to Manager on unusual situations or emergencies.
• Respond to trouble calls hospital-wide (e.g., lights, plumbing, heat, readings).
• Observe safety rules and regulations.
• Operate computerized energy management system.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Education

High School diploma

Boiler operations / HVAC school (1 year)

Second class engineer’s license (MA)

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Beth Israel Lahey Health and Mount Auburn Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization's WE CARE values which can be reviewed here Our Values.

SUMMARY

Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all building HVAC and other auxiliary equipment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Support the facility infrastructure and building systems in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Works under the supervision of the manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

Oversees operation of boilers and other auxiliary equipment necessary for the producing steam in compliance with Massachusetts law.

Inspection of boiler plant every 5 of 7 days.

Maintains log of inspections to include time and date of inspection, boiler operating status, and maintenance performed.

Availability to be onsite within 1 hour of serious issues unless prior notification has been given to Manager

• (a) Give the boiler measured bottom blowdowns in accordance with instructions provided by the company supplying the feedwater treatment;
• (b) Remove accumulations on water surfaces by using surface blow valves;
• (c) Blowdown water column;
• (d) Test low-water cutoff and feedwater regulator;
• (e) Operate safety valves manually on start-up;
• (f) Check lubrication on auxiliary equipment;
• (g) When starting boilers, make sure the ignition operates properly; and keep the boiler room clean.

Reports to the Manager about any unusual situation or emergency.

Reports faulty operation to Manager if damage or problem is not within limits of their own standard methods or knowledge.

Responds immediately to trouble calls throughout the hospital such as changing light bulbs, unplugging toilets, changing bed cords, heat calls, and taking readings and temperatures of air-conditioning and air-handling equipment as directed by Manager.

Observes safety rules and regulations and performs other related duties when directed by the Manager.

Maintains and operates a computerized energy management system.

Performs all other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: High School diploma and successful completion of one year of boiler operations school or HVAC school.

Second class engineer's license issued by the Department of Public Safety of Massachusetts.

Knowledge of boiler operation and safety procedures normally acquired in five years of experience including some supervisory experience.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal supervisory and analytical skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions; exposure to typical boiler room elements including heat, steam, hot water, oil and grease, etc. with one or the other usually present to the extent of being disagreeable. Ability to see dials/gauges and hear alarms and manipulate dials 100% of the time. Exposure to power tools and heavy equipment 100% of the time. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and climb stairs.

ABOUT US

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) places great value on being a diverse and inclusive community.

BILH and the Department of Food and Nutrition are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients in the communities that we serve.

We believe in equal access to quality care, as well as employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum or human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of group and individual identity and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Pay Range

$32.00 - $47.00 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs.

Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.

While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.