Power Plant Engineer Senior

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Power Plant Operator to maintain hospital utilities such as steam, chilled water, and electricity. The role requires 3+ years of licensed experience and strong safety practices.

Evening shift hours and a 40-hour week support 24/7 operations of the facility. Responsibilities include inspections, preventive and emergency maintenance, monitoring energy systems, and prompt alarm response.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• City of Detroit or Dearborn High Pressure Boiler Operator License, 1st Class Refrigeration Operator license, or Stationary Engineer Journeyman card with Industrial Refrigeration experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of job-related experience after attainment of licenses.
• Preferred licenses or certifications as listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Power Plant is providing utilities effectively for normal hospital operations.
• Performs code inspections, repairs, and preventative and emergency maintenance on all operating systems and their support auxiliaries.
• Performs detailed logged inspection rounds on all operating and non-operating systems in the Power Plant and other assigned sites.
• Documents shift events and conditions in daily log book.
• Provides 24-hour response to alarms of building monitoring system.
• Monitors computerized energy management system.

Education

High Pressure Boiler Operator License or Stationary Engineer Journeyman

1st Class Refrigeration Operator license

Industrial Refrigeration experience

EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification

Job description

Job Summary

This position ensures that all utilities essential for normal daily hospital operations patient care and comfort are provided safely, efficiently and without interruption. Position provides 24-hour response to alarms of building monitoring system. Utilities include steam for heating and sterilization, chilled water for climate control, and normal and emergency electricity.

This position ensures that all utilities essential for normal daily hospital operations patient care and comfort are provided safely, efficiently and without interruption. Position provides 24-hour response to alarms of building monitoring system. Utilities include steam for heating and sterilization, chilled water for climate control, and normal and emergency electricity.

Essential Functions

• Ensures Power Plant is providing utilities effectively for normal hospital operations.
• Performs code inspections, repairs, and preventative and emergency maintenance on all operating systems and their support auxiliaries.
• Performs detailed logged inspection rounds on all operating and non-operating systems in the Power Plant and other assigned sites.
• Documents shift events and conditions in daily log book.
• Provides 24-hour response to alarms of building monitoring system.
• Monitors computerized energy management system.
• Uses tools and equipment appropriately. Knows when and how to use tools and equipment to perform the job in an efficient, effective and safe manner. Consistently uses tools and equipment correctly on the job.
• Maintains and contributes to a safe work environment. Adheres to all safety policies, procedures and practices, including the wearing of protective clothing and gear.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be required in order to communicate with vendors, guests, hospital staff, management, co-workers and all other persons associated directly or indirectly with Corewell Health.
• The wide variety and ages of the equipment offer a very challenging and complex environment. The job requires moderate autonomous decision-making.
• Assignments are received in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to be followed.
• The job requires regular operation of standard office equipment, and ability to perform computer data entry.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• City of Detroit or Dearborn High Pressure Boiler Operator License, 1st Class Refrigeration Operator license, or Stationary Engineer Journeyman card with Industrial Refrigeration experience
• Minimum of 3 years of job-related experience after attainment of licenses

Preferred

• 5B Biocide Applicator-Michigan Department of Agriculture.
• Confined Space Entrant/Supervisor.
• Course work at technical/vocational school in high pressure steam operation and refrigeration operation.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name

Facility Operations Royal Oak - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.