Hospital Boiler & Plant Engineer (Day to Night)

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Disability insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Tuition assistance

Learning & development

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a skilled Boiler Plant Operator to oversee the operation, maintenance, renovation, and repair of boiler systems providing utilities for hospital facilities. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

A valid STL Stationary Engineer license and a High School Diploma or GED are required, with 5–10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 5-10 years of experience in facilities or boiler operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Notifies leadership in case of equipment issues or boiler malfunctions.
• Operates boilers and related equipment, reads gauges, and monitors water, fuel, and air levels.
• Performs routine maintenance including lubrication, filter replacement, and system treatment.
• Maintains safety and regulatory compliance for boiler operations.
• Keeps detailed operation logs including steam pressure, temperature, and fuel consumption.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5-10 years experience

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Will begin as day shift before rotating to overnights.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Facilities Engineering maintains 6 million square foot of facilities dedicated to clinical and academic functions. Facilities Engineering is comprised of 150 professionals, including engineers, MEP mechanics, building finishes and support staff. The Facilities and Engineering department at Barnes Jewish Hospital is a progressive, innovative department which stresses employee involvement, continued education/training and opportunities for advancement. Consistent customer and staff satisfaction surveys reflect a continuous rating in the upper 90% and staff responses to ''intent to continue employment at BJH'' rating in the upper 90%.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for the operation, maintenance, renovation, and repair of the boiler systems by providing oversite and maintenance on stationary engines, boilers, and other mechanical equipment, that provide utilities for buildings. Conducts plant operations, skilled maintenance, repair, adjustments, and fabrication/installation work and maintains a clean, safe, well maintained boiler room and machine room.

Responsibilities

Notifies appropriate leadership in the event of equipment malfunction, boiler casualty, or any other unforeseen event that negatively impact the operation of the boiler plant or the hospital steam system.

Operates engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment. Reads gauges, meters, and charts to track boiler operations. Monitors boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels. Activates valve to change the amount of water, air, and fuel in the boilers.

Performs routine maintenance to include lubricating moving parts, replace filters, and removes soot and corrosion. Tests and chemically treats hydronic systems to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits. Handles replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings or performs a complete overhaul of defected parts when needed.

Ensures equipment operates safely and within established limits but performing regular restarts of equipment while monitoring meters, gauges, and computerized controls. Must adhere to St. Louis City Mechanical Ordinance #70800 which states in Section 111 that “high pressure steam boilers” shall be in the charge of an attending licensed stationary engineer whenever in operation. The city defines attending as being able to monitor and control the equipment at all times.

Keeps detailed records of relevant events and facts concerning operations and maintenance in an equipment log. Records steam pressure, temperature, water level, power output, and fuel consumption

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licenses & Certifications

STL Stationary Engineer

Preferred Requirements

Experience

5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer