Power Plant Stationary Engineer Full Time Nights

Northwesternmedicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago seeks a Stationary Engineer to maintain and operate hospital utility systems, boilers, chillers, and related equipment. The role requires a valid City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License and willingness to work the night shift.

You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to service requests, log readings, and coordinate with outside contractors to ensure reliable operations for patients, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Valid City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License is required.
• Thorough knowledge of steam generation and refrigeration.
• 1–2 years of position-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and corrects issues or escalates as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on hospital utility and equipment systems.
• Maintains logs, monitors readings, and documents operations.
• Assists with coordination with outside contractors and on-site teams.
• Responds to fire alarms and other emergencies as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License

Job description

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.

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 judgement, problem solving, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Other:

Management Responsibility

N/A

Population Served

Patients, Employees, Visitors, and Contractors

Addendum #1: Engineer, Stationary

Responsibilities:

• 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, night shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

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

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensure

Valid Driver's Licence

*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.

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 judgmen