Night Shift Maintenance Engineer - Central Energy Plant

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for the Central Energy Plant. You will ensure reliable operation of the CEP and building systems, performing complex repairs, maintenance, and installations of critical infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical and electrical skills, thorough attention to detail, and clear communication to support safe, efficient hospital operations and patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Oregon licensure options include limited maintenance electrical license or related LME/apprenticeship categories as listed.
• Minimum of four years of boiler and steam system maintenance experience.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and eligibility for fleet authorization within four months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, maintenance, installations and modifications to boilers, chillers, generators and hospital systems.
• Respond to emergencies promptly to minimize downtime and protect patient care.
• Maintain accurate records in the electronic maintenance management system (CMMS) for regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with customers, co-workers and leadership on status of maintenance requests and system performance.
• Monitor inventory and procure facilities maintenance supplies to support operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and innovations.
• Assist in training junior staff and uphold safe work practices.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CMMS (Electronic Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for the Central Energy Plant. You will ensure reliable operation of the CEP and building systems, performing complex repairs, maintenance, and installations of critical infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical and electrical skills, thorough attention to detail, and clear communication to support safe, efficient hospital operations and patient care.