Lead Stationary Engineer (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut - DMHAS Connecticut Valley Hospital; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth

Work-life balance

Job summary

Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown, part of the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), seeks a Lead Stationary Engineer. The role oversees the power plant operations, supervising staff, ensuring safe, compliant boiler and related systems, and coordinating with internal units and external vendors.

Responsibilities include maintenance, budgeting input, and performance evaluations while maintaining water treatment and reporting as required.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in operation, maintenance and repair of steam heating and generating equipment.
• One (1) year of the General Experience must include independent performance of the full range of tasks in operation, maintenance and repair of steam heating and generating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily plant operations by planning workflow, setting priorities and ensuring continuous functioning of heating, cooling and related mechanical systems.
• Supervises staff through scheduling, work review, training and performance evaluations.
• Maintains safe and efficient plant procedures including water treatment, routine testing and compliance with standards.
• Coordinates with internal units, agencies and vendors; may prepare budgets, reports and equipment recommendations.
• Performs and oversees maintenance and minor repairs, including steam trap inspections and insulation removal.

Skills

Plant operations leadership

Supervisory

Water treatment

Safety compliance

Budgeting & reporting

Communication

Computer literacy

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Introduction

Bring your steam plant expertise to a stable leadership role with full state benefits.

The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) has an opening for a Lead Stationary Engineer (PCN 99078) for the Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) Power Plant in Middletown.

Schedule

• 2nd shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Every other weekend on/off

What We Can Offer You

• Comprehensive state employee benefits
• Access the State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A commitment to promoting a healthy work/life balance

Position Highlights

• Leads daily plant operations by planning workflow, setting priorities, and ensuring continuous functioning of heating, cooling, and related mechanical systems
• Supervises and supports staff through scheduling, work review, training, and participation in performance evaluations
• Maintains safe and efficient plant procedures, including water treatment, routine testing, and compliance with operational standards
• Coordinates with internal units, agencies, and vendors; may prepare budgets, reports, and recommendations for equipment or repairs
• Performs and oversees maintenance and minor repairs, including steam trap inspections and safe removal of pipe insulation

A comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening, is required following a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must comply with Connecticut’s Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.

About Us

DMHAS is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs through an integrated, holistic network of services that foster dignity, respect, and self‑sufficiency.

CVH provides trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In a state agency this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for Stationary Engineers engaged in the operation, maintenance and repair of high pressure steam heating and power plants and auxiliary utilities in a moderate sized state institution or for acting as chief assistant or technician to a Supervising Stationary Engineer in a large state institution.

Examples of Duties

• Plans plant workflow and determines priorities;
• Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work involved in the operation, maintenance and repair of heating, generating, hot water and refrigeration equipment and possibly such related or allied equipment as used in electrical distribution, laundry, fire fighting, and sewage disposal for the purpose of ensuring continuous operation;
• Establishes and maintains plant procedures;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
• Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
• Adds water treatment chemicals to boilers;
• Performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks;
• May make recommendations on policies or standards;
• May prepare reports and correspondence;
• May prepare budgets and make recommendations as to equipment purchases or contractual repairs;
• May act as the Supervising Stationary Engineer in their absence;
• May inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations;
• May remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Considerable knowledge of and ability to operate, maintain, inspect and make running repairs to boiler and engine room, generating and related mechanical equipment;
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain building utility equipment including power, light, water, steam and plumbing lines;
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to utilize computer software;
• Supervisory ability.

Minimum Qualifications – General Experience

Four (4) years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of steam heating and generating equipment.

Minimum Qualifications – Special Experience

One (1) year of the General Experience must have included the independent performance of the full range of tasks involved in the operation, maintenance and repair of steam heating and generating equipment.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Stationary Engineer.

Special Requirements

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
• A physical examination may be required.

Working Conditions

• Incumbents in this class may be exposed to significant levels of noise, dust, heat and risk of injury from equipment.
• The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.