Operating Engineer

Catholic Health Initiatives; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives is seeking an Operating Engineer to manage journeyman-level duties for the energy plant and hospital operations. You will design, install, and maintain building systems, monitor equipment, and ensure safety and efficiency with minimal supervision.

Daily tasks include operating boilers, chillers, absorbers, and air handling equipment, plus performing routine maintenance and compiling water treatment reports. A sign-on bonus is offered for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience with boiler operation.
• Completion of Third Grade Station Engineer in NE or equivalent (NAPE).
• Preferred GED or high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Operates high-pressure boilers.
• Operates chillers and absorbers.
• Compiles water treatment reports.
• Performs maintenance on boilers, chillers, pumps, steam pipes, and related machinery.
• Operates automated building control computer and makes corrections as required.
• Operates/adjusts air handling equipment.

Skills

Boiler operation experience

Troubleshooting

Safety-conscious

Education

Steam plant third grade engineer course (NAPE)

Third Grade Station Engineer: NE

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Operating Engineer, you will independently perform journeyman-level duties, responsible for daily operational issues concerning the energy plant, hospital, and associated equipment/systems.

Every day, you will design, construct, install, or maintain building systems and equipment, ensuring safety, functionality, efficiency, and occupant comfort. You will also monitor equipment/system problems and recommend solutions for optimal facility performance.

Success in this role requires extensive technical expertise, a strong commitment to safety and efficiency, excellent problem-solving, and autonomous work with high operational standards.

• Operates high-pressure boilers.
• Operates chillers and absorbers.
• Compiles water treatment reports.
• Performs maintenance on boilers, chillers, pumps, steam pipes, and related machinery.
• Operates automated building control computer and makes corrections as required.
• Operates/adjusts air handling equipment.

We are offering a $5,000 Sign on Bonus and Shift Incentive to new hires that meet eligibility requirements

Job Requirements

Required

• Two years' experience with boiler operation. and
• Other Steam plant third grade engineers course (NAPE)
• Third Grade Station Engineer: NE, upon hire

Preferred

• High School GED General Studies, upon hire or
• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire and
• First Grade Station Engineer: NE, upon hire or
• Second Grade Engineer: NE, upon hire or

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range

$22.51 - $31.79 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.