Power Plant Stationary Engineer Full Time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Union Local 399

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Power Plant Stationary Engineer for the full-time evening shift (3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) at our Chicago area hospital.

You will supervise and maintain boilers, chillers, cooling towers, feedwater and related systems, perform preventative maintenance, respond to service requests, and ensure safe operation in a high-demand clinical environment. Required: City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License, thorough knowledge of steam generation and refrigeration, 1–2

Qualifications

• Valid City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License.
• Thorough knowledge of steam generation and refrigeration.
• 1–2 years position-related experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and takes corrective action.
• Servicing and repairing hospital utility and equipment systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and updates tasks as scheduled.
• Responds to service requests and documents actions taken.
• Operates and maintains boilers, chillers, cooling tower, and related systems.
• Works with outside contractors on hospital projects.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Problem solving

Minimal supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Power Plant Stationary Engineer Full Time Evenings

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $35.55
• Salary Range Maximum: $44.44
• Compensation: USD 35.55 - USD 44.44 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

REQUIRED: Valid City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License

The Engineer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment. Evaluates and analyzes problems and takes the appropriate corrective action or refers to the supervisor or manager.
• Responsible for the servicing and repairing of the hospital utility and equipment systems.
• Performs duties as required in order to repair or fabricate equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance according to the schedule and continually updates preventative tasks to assure that all hospital equipment is properly maintained.
• Responds to service requests and performs problem assessment, troubleshooting, correction, and documentation.
• Inspects, repairs, and installs components or equipment to maintain the hospital utility system.
• Assists with snow and ice removal as required.
• Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies and equipment.
• Responds to fire alarms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works with outside contractors on hospital equipment and other projects.

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Competencies/Performance Expectations:

• Please refer to NMHC Performance (Standard/Leadership) Competencies.
• Provides the highest quality of services to the patients and staff while being constantly aware of the consequences that may result from the verbal and physical actions taken while carrying out daily job duties.
• Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, medical staff and hospital guests.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shift coverage as required.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, problem solving, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Other:
Management Responsibility

• N/A

Population Served

• Patients, Employees, Visitors, and Contractors
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of boilers and feedwater treatment system.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the chillers, cooling tower, and related pumping equipment.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the control air compressor system, medical air compressor system, vacuum pump system, and medical gas system.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining appropriate supplies of medical gases.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the domestic cold and hot water systems.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance, including exercising and full load operation, of the emergency diesel generators.
• Responsible for the testing, maintenance, and operation of the fire pump.
• Logs designated instrument and meter readings, observing for trends indicating equipment malfunctions. Maintains operating records and logs to verify operating efficiency and utility
• consumption. Completes rounds and takes readings of the hospital mechanical equipment when adequate staff is available.
• Responsible for performing chemical testing of various water and steam systems. Interpret the results and add the necessary chemicals to maintain the proper chemical balances in the systems.
• Check proper automatic operations of aforementioned equipment and make correct adjustments and/or manually operate said equipment to its designated parameters.
• Provide assistance to the maintenance and electrical staff as necessary.

Required:

• Valid City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of steam generation and refrigeration.

This position is full time, 80 hours per pay period, evening shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

This position is union, Local 399. Benefits are provided through the union.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Licensure:

Valid Driver’s License

**May require additional certification or licensure**

Experience:

1-2 years position related experience

Preferred:

• Technical training in the job-related field.
• Five years of relevant experience, preferably in a hospital setting.

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Competencies/Performance Expectations:

• Please refer to NMHC Performance (Standard/Leadership) Competencies.
• Provides the highest quality of services to the patients and staff while being constantly aware of the consequences that may result from the verbal and physical actions taken while carrying out daily job duties.
• Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, medical staff and hospital guests.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shift coverage as required.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, problem solving, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Other:
Management Responsibility

• N/A

Population Served

• Patients, Employees, Visitors, and Contractors
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of boilers and feedwater treatment system.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the chillers, cooling tower, and related pumping equipment.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the control air compressor system, medical air compressor system, vacuum pump system, and medical gas system.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining appropriate supplies of medical gases.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the domestic cold and hot water systems.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance, including exercising and full load operation, of the emergency diesel generators.
• Responsible for the testing, maintenance, and operation of the fire pump.
• Logs designated instrument and meter readings, observing for trends indicating equipment malfunctions. Maintains operating records and logs to verify operating efficiency and utility
• consumption. Completes rounds and takes readings of the hospital mechanical equipment when adequate staff is available.
• Responsible for performing chemical testing of various water and steam systems. Interpret the results and add the necessary chemicals to maintain the proper chemical balances in the systems.
• Check proper automatic operations of aforementioned equipment and make correct adjustments and/or manually operate said equipment to its designated parameters.
• Provide assistance to the maintenance and electrical staff as necessary.

Required:

• Valid City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of steam generation and refrigeration.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

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