Stationary Engineer

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,817 - 60,614; Full time

Job summary

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI seeks a Power Plant Operator to manage operation and maintenance of power plant mechanical systems under supervision of Lead Stationary Engineer. Responsibilities include operating high-pressure steam boilers, generators, and central chilled-water systems to support hospital operations.

Applicants must complete four years of high school with an apprenticeship and hold a City of Providence Stationary Engineer license, with at least one year of related

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus four years of apprenticeship training required for Providence licensing examination.
• City of Providence Stationary Engineer license required.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-pressure steam boilers, compressors, and central chilled-water generating systems, adjusting controls and maintaining systems.
• Operate, maintain, and test emergency electrical generators and related systems per regulations.
• Perform periodic tests of boiler feed water and cooling water and provide chemical treatment as needed.
• Monitor systems and troubleshoot alarms; notify supervisor of unresolved problems.
• Enter/close-out routine work orders and maintain logs of fuel deliveries and reports.

Education

High school diploma + apprenticeship training

Job description

Summary

Under the supervision of the Lead Stationary Engineer, responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Power Plant Mechanical Systems. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in their everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. Employees also demonstrate the core Success Factors—Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate—that guide teamwork and efficacy.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-pressure steam boilers, compressors, and central chilled-water generating systems (including cooling towers, pumps, gauges, and controls), periodically adjusting controls as required, and maintaining systems for the assigned duty station.
• Operate, maintain, and test emergency electrical generators and related systems in accordance with government regulations.
• Perform periodic tests of boiler feed water and cooling water, analyze results, and provide appropriate chemical treatment to maintain established chemical balance and prevent system damage.
• Monitor Building Management, Medical Gas/Vacuum, Generator, Fire Alarm, Boiler, and Chiller systems; troubleshoot alarms, perform adjustments as required, and notify the Lead Stationary Engineer or Director of unresolved problems.
• Enter or close-out routine work orders in the system when time and the situation permit, subject to Power Plant operations and patient safety responsibilities.
• Monitor levels, place orders, and maintain logs of fuel oil, diesel oil, oxygen, and nitrous oxide deliveries; prepare monthly consumption reports for the Lead Stationary Engineer.
• Monitor alarm systems—including boilers, chillers, fire, medical gases, refrigeration, and HVAC systems; report abnormalities to the Lead Stationary Engineer or Director when emergency conditions exist.
• Perform preventative maintenance on system components, including packing valves, replacement gaskets, and lubrication.
• Perform emergency repairs.
• Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards in accordance with hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge: completion of four years of high school plus four years of apprenticeship training required for City of Providence licensing examination; City of Providence Stationary Engineer license required.
• Experience: a minimum of one year of related experience.

Pay Range

$26.80 – $44.21

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave., Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

Varying shifts

Work Shift

Variable

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No