Expert Stationary Engineer - 24/7 Utility Plant Ops

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc.; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. in Germantown, MD seeks a First-Class Stationary Engineer to operate, monitor, and maintain industrial utility plant equipment providing steam, chilled water, compressed air, and electrical generation services.

The role supports 24/7 critical infrastructure with a focus on safety and reliability. The engineer will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot control systems, and respond to alarms, shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland Grade 1 (First-Class Stationary Engineer) License required.
• Current EPA Universal CFC Certification required.
• Minimum two (2) years of independent operating experience as a First-Class Stationary Engineer on comparable industrial equipment.
• Experience with industrial boiler operations, central utility plant systems, chilled water production, and cogeneration systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system problems.
• Working knowledge of computerized control systems, pneumatic systems, and electrical controls.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required site access credentials and security clearances.
• Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor high-pressure steam generation equipment and associated auxiliary systems.
• Maintain proper steam pressure, water levels, feedwater controls, and combustion efficiency.
• Conduct chemical testing, water treatment activities, and blowdown adjustments required to maintain system performance.
• Operate and monitor chilled water production systems, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and associated distribution equipment.
• Operate and maintain air compressors, air dryers, and compressed air distribution systems.
• Operate and monitor CHP or cogeneration equipment, including associated steam and electrical generation systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair digital, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
• Repair pumps, valves, piping systems, and related mechanical equipment.
• Monitor system alarms and respond to abnormal operating conditions and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, maintenance records, inspection reports, and shift turnover documentation.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain safe and orderly work areas.
• Comply with all safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, PPE requirements, and operational standards.
• Remain onsite during assigned shifts and participate in rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, and approved overtime coverage as required.

Skills

Independent operating experience

Mechanical/electrical diagnosis

Control systems knowledge

Safety and lockout/tagout procedures

Tools

EPA Universal CFC Certification

Job description

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. in Germantown, MD seeks a First-Class Stationary Engineer to operate, monitor, and maintain industrial utility plant equipment providing steam, chilled water, compressed air, and electrical generation services.

The role supports 24/7 critical infrastructure with a focus on safety and reliability. The engineer will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot control systems, and respond to alarms, shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.