Stationary Engineer

Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital in Providence is seeking a Stationary Engineer to operate and maintain its power plant mechanical systems under the supervision of the Lead Stationary Engineer. The role requires a City of Providence Stationery Engineer license and a minimum of one year of related experience.

You will manage high-pressure steam boilers, generators, chillers, and building systems, perform preventative maintenance, monitor alarms, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards

Qualifications

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Four years high school plus four years apprenticeship for Providence licensure.
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Operates high‑pressure steam boilers, compressors, and central systems.
• Maintains emergency generators and related systems.
• Monitors alarms, performs routine maintenance and repairs.
• Ensures safety, QA, and environmental policies.

Education

City of Providence Stationery Engineer license

High school + four years apprenticeship training for Providence licensure

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 successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates high pressure steam boilers, compressors, and central chilled water generating systems, including cooling towers, pumps, gauges, and controls, periodically adjusts controls, as required, and maintains systems for the duty station assigned.Operates, maintains, and tests emergency electrical generators, and related systems, in accordance with government regulations.Performs periodic tests of boiler feed water and cooling water, analyzes results, and provides appropriate chemical treatment to maintain established chemical balance to prevent damage to systems.Monitors Building Management, Medical Gas/Vacuum, Generator, Fire Alarm, Boiler, and Chiller systems; troubleshoots alarms, performs adjustments as required and notifies Lead Stationary Engineer/Director of unresolved problems. May enter or close-out routine work orders in the system as time and/or situation permits, dependent on Power Plant operations and patient safety responsibilities. Monitors levels, places orders, and maintains log of fuel oil, diesel oil, oxygen, and nitrous oxide deliveries, prepares monthly consumption report for Lead Stationary Engineer.Monitors alarm systems, including boilers, chillers, fire, medical gasses, refrigeration, and HVAC systems; reports abnormalities to the Lead Stationary Engineer, and/or Director, if emergency conditions exist.Performs preventative maintenance to system components, including packing valves, replacement gaskets, and lubrication. Performs emergency repairs.Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control, in accordance with hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.Performs other related duties, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Equivalent to completion of four years of high school plus four years apprenticeship training required for City of Providence licensing examination. City of Providence Stationery Engineer license required.EXPERIENCE:A minimum of one year of related experience is required.

Pay Range:

$26.80-$44.21

EEO Statement:

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:

Work Type:

Varying shifts

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No