Operating Engineer - Hospital Energy Systems

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 439,000 - 715,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an Operating Engineer responsible for journeyman-level duties at the hospital energy plant and associated equipment. You will design, install, and maintain building systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and occupant comfort, while monitoring issues and proposing optimal solutions.

Success requires extensive technical expertise, strong safety commitment, and autonomous work with high operational standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of vocational/technical training (including courses in mechanics, electricity, and electronics)
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Boiler Operator: WA, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on boilers and related equipment (ventilation, refrigeration, pumps, motors, generators, fans, etc.)
• Monitors, maintains and repairs mechanical devices; dismantles devices to access parts and tests performance
• Maintains a logbook detailing boiler/pumping equipment operation and maintenance
• Alerts personnel regarding safety and hazards to ensure safe procedures and equipment

Skills

Mechanics

Electrical knowledge

Electronics

Education

Vocational/technical training in mechanics, electricity and electronics

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an Operating Engineer responsible for journeyman-level duties at the hospital energy plant and associated equipment. You will design, install, and maintain building systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and occupant comfort, while monitoring issues and proposing optimal solutions.

Success requires extensive technical expertise, strong safety commitment, and autonomous work with high operational standards.