Stationary Engineer

Kaiser Permanente; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an Engineer to maintain and operate medical equipment and systems within their facility. The role includes troubleshooting, reading blueprints, and ensuring the efficient operation of HVAC and electrical systems. Candidates should have a strong background in industrial electrical or refrigeration, as well as substantial hands-on experience. The position requires physical capability to handle tasks and some technical certifications. Join a team committed to maintaining life-saving equipment in a dynamic medical environment.

Qualifications

• Three years related experience required.
• Competency to operate microprocessor based devices.
• Journeyman level field service experience in industrial electrical and/or refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of HVAC and electrical systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and operation manuals.
• Test newly installed machines to ensure contract specifications.

Skills

HVAC Maintenance

Electrical Systems

Troubleshooting

Equipment Operation

Blueprint Reading

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microprocessor Based Devices

Preventive Maintenance Software

Job description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief or Assistant Chief Engineer, performs activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in medical center facility. Under limited supervision, ensures efficient and reliable operation of all machinery, including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning systems within the Medical Center.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, performs tasks in support of physical plant equipment/systems and operations, including life support and life safety equipment. May be required to work in emergency situations during off hours and on weekend shifts. Performs inspections and adjustments of equipment. Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, operation and maintenance manuals and other documents to determine proper operation. Troubleshoots and problem solve under normal and abnormal situations. Operates, adjusts and analyzes various pieces of physical plant equipment through use of computers and microprocessor based devices. Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications. Performs other duties as necessary.









• Supervisory Responsibilities:









• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience

Three years related experience and/or training. Competency to operate microprocessor based devices. Capable of performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC equipment (including chillers and boilers), electrical distribution, and operating room equipment. Must possess a working knowledge of medical gas distribution and alarm systems, water treatment, steam systems, refrigeration, compressors, pumps, electric motors, and variable frequency drives. Journeyman level field service experience in industrial electrical and/or refrigeration. Understanding of preventive maintenance and work order system, preferably MP2. Working knowledge and ability to perform duties of all trade classifications including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization. Ability to regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Education


• High School Diploma/GED.
License, Certification, Registration
• Driver's License (California)
• Universal Chlorofluorocarbons Certificate
Additional Requirements:


Preferred Qualifications:


• Engineering background in acute care hospital preferred.