Lead Operating Engineer - Hospital Facility Systems

St Joseph Medical Center; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an Operating Engineer to independently handle journeyman-level duties for the energy plant, hospital, and related equipment. You will design, install, maintain building systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and occupant comfort, and monitor operations to recommend improvements.

This role demands extensive technical expertise, a strong safety focus, problem-solving skills, and autonomous work with high standards in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of vocational/technical training in mechanics, electricity, and electronics.
• Five years of related work experience required on hire or equivalent.
• Boiler Operator license for WA is required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman-level duties in energy plant and hospital systems.
• Design, construct, install, and maintain building systems for safety and efficiency.
• Design and monitor operations; log boiler/pump performance and safety.
• Identify and implement repairs and safety procedures.

Skills

Technical training

Mechanical

Electrical

Electronics

Education

Vocational/technical training

Boiler Operator WA

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an Operating Engineer to independently handle journeyman-level duties for the energy plant, hospital, and related equipment. You will design, install, maintain building systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and occupant comfort, and monitor operations to recommend improvements.

This role demands extensive technical expertise, a strong safety focus, problem-solving skills, and autonomous work with high standards in a hospital setting.