Stationary Engineer

UChicago Argonne, LLC; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL, seeks a Stationary Engineer in the Utilities department. Under the Foreman, you will operate central heating plant boilers, the heat recovery steam generator, and gas turbines for optimal performance.

You will perform preventive maintenance, monitor boiler feed water, read meters, adjust controls, and document data. This is a rotating shift role requiring a license and a strong safety mindset aligned with Argonne's values.

Qualifications

• Requires 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.
• Safety conscious with attention to detail.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operates the central heating plant boilers, heat recovery steam generator, natural gas combustion turbine generator set, natural gas compressor and auxiliary equipment for optimum performance and efficiency.
• Operates manual and automatic combustion control equipment for gas and coal firing; includes all plant related equipment, i.e., turbines, fans, compressors and pumps.
• Monitors and makes control adjustments to bag house at Dry Panel.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment.
• Tests and treats boiler feed water.
• Reads meters and gauges and adjusts controls of other plant equipment for optimum performance.
• Records data for all related equipment and performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety consciousness

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or trade school certification in related field

Stationary Engineer License

Tools

Building Management Systems

Job description

Argonne is in search of a Stationary Engineer for our Utilities department. Under the general direction of the Foreman the Stationary Engineer operates: The central heating plants boilers, heat recovery steam generator, natural gas combustion turbine generator set, natural gas compressor and auxiliary equipment for optimum performance and efficiency. Operates manual and automatic combustion control equipment for gas and coal firing; included is all plant related equipment, ie. turbines, fans, compressors and pumps. Monitors and makes control adjustments to bag house at Dry Panel. Performs minor preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment. Tests and treats boiler feed water. Reads meters and gauges and adjusts controls of other plant equipment for optimum performance. Records data for all related equipment and performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. This position will require the employee to work a rotating shift. This position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operates the central heating plant boilers, heat recovery steam generator, natural gas combustion turbine generator set, natural gas compressor and auxiliary equipment for optimum performance and efficiency.
• Operates manual and automatic combustion control equipment for gas and coal firing; includes all plant related equipment, i.e., turbines, fans, compressors and pumps.
• Monitors and makes control adjustments to bag house at Dry Panel.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment.
• Tests and treats boiler feed water.
• Reads meters and gauges and adjusts controls of other plant equipment for optimum performance.
• Records data for all related equipment and performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

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

Job Family, Worker Type

Job Family: Union. Job Profile: Stationary Engineer. Worker Type: Regular Time. Type: Full time.

Salary

The expected hiring range for this position is $45.43-$45.63. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Argonne is an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork, we are committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Restrictions and Background Check

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case‑by‑case basis. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.