Stationary Engineer

Sequoia Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequoia Hospital, part of Dignity Health, is seeking a Stationary Engineer to oversee safe operation and maintenance of critical building systems in Redwood City, CA. The role focuses on HVAC, boiler, and power systems, with emphasis on preventive maintenance and reliable infrastructure.

The candidate must hold a Stationary Engineer license and have substantial hands-on experience with high-pressure boilers, emergency generators, and related mechanical equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining large-scale building systems.
• Knowledge of MEP principles and safety practices.
• Ability to read blueprints, manuals, diagrams, and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot HVAC, refrigeration, boiler, and power systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs to ensure reliability.
• Maintain logs and respond to alarms or emergencies promptly.
• Collaborate with facilities personnel to optimize system performance.
• Read and interpret blueprints and procedure documents; work with minimal supervision.

Skills

HVAC systems operation

Preventive maintenance

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Education

Stationary Engineer apprenticeship (4 years)

Two years journey-level engineering experience in related environments

Valid Stationary Engineer license

Job description

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Stationary Engineer, you will be a central figure responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of our facility's critical mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring continuous functionality for all building occupants. You will play a vital role in maintaining a stable and comfortable environment while optimizing energy and system reliability. Every day, you will expertly monitor, operate, and troubleshoot complex HVAC, refrigeration, boiler, and power generation systems, performing meticulous preventive maintenance and repairs. You will also maintain precise logs, respond promptly to alarms and emergencies, and collaborate with other facilities personnel to ensure all infrastructure operates at peak efficiency. To be successful in this role, you will combine a valid Stationary Engineer license, extensive experience in operating and maintaining large-scale building systems, and a profound understanding of MEP principles. You will demonstrate exceptional diagnostic and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to safety, and thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment dedicated to ensuring uninterrupted facility operations.

Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, manuals, diagrams, and written operating procedures.

Work under minimal supervision.

Use good judgement and tact in dealing with people.

Interact tactfully and pleasantly with hospital personnel at all levels.

Perform all tasks of the position in a satisfactory manner.

Moderate demand for judgement.

Job Requirements

Required

• Completion of at least four years in a recognized stationary engineer maintenance engineer apprenticeship program will be accepted in lieu of journey level experience and
• two years of journey level engineering experience in operations, maintenance, and repair work within a hospital, industrial, commercial building, or marine engineering environment and
• Must have experience with high pressure boilers, emergency generators, and heating, pneumatic, lighting, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and other mechanical equipment including the methods, tools, and materials used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment.
• None, upon hire