Rotating-Shift Stationary Engineer: Boiler & Plant Systems

Argonne; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Stationary Engineer to operate central heating plants, boilers, HRSG, and auxiliary equipment in the Utilities department. You will monitor controls, perform minor maintenance, and ensure efficient operations while rotating shifts are required.

The role requires a strong background in boilers, HVAC, and building systems, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and teamwork in a high-stakes research campus environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; associate degree or trade certification.
• 3-5 years in facility maintenance or building operations.
• Experience with Boilers is a must: HVAC, Chillers, and electrical systems.
• Valid driver’s license and a Stationary Engineer License.
• Experience with building management systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and safety focus.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate central heating plant boilers, HRSG, turbine and gas compressors for optimum performance.
• Adjust manual and automatic combustion control equipment for gas and coal firing.
• Monitor and adjust plant equipment, read meters and record data.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance and repairs and test boiler feed water.

Skills

Boilers

Facilities maintenance

Stationary license

Building management systems

Driving license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or trade certification

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Stationary Engineer to operate central heating plants, boilers, HRSG, and auxiliary equipment in the Utilities department. You will monitor controls, perform minor maintenance, and ensure efficient operations while rotating shifts are required.

The role requires a strong background in boilers, HVAC, and building systems, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and teamwork in a high-stakes research campus environment.