Stationary Engineer 1

Inova Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement match (5%)

Education assistance (up to $5,250/yr)

Student loan assistance (up to $10,000

Mental health support (sessions)

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a dedicated Stationary Engineer 1 to join our team. This full-time role is 40 hours weekly with six-week advance schedules, requiring flexibility for emergencies and coverage.

Inova is a national healthcare leader known for safety, quality, and patient experience, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Join a mission-driven organization serving Northern Virginia and the DC metro area, with comprehensive health benefits,

Qualifications

• HVAC and mechanical systems knowledge required.
• Experience with boilers, generators, and mechanical maintenance.
• Military experience is a plus.
• Low Pressure Steam Certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boilers, cooling towers, and closed loop systems.
• Perform chemical analysis tests and add correct chemical amounts.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and safety inspections on plant equipment.
• Respond quickly to plant emergencies and follow safety policies.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Boilers & generators operation

Military experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in maintenance field

Job description

Job Description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Stationary Engineer 1 to join the team. This role will be full-time working 40 hours weekly, the schedules are made 6 weeks in advance and are normally very stable, but any team members needs to be committed to working all available shifts in case of emergency/scheduling support.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave.

Stationary Engineer 1 Job Responsibilities

• Changes and disposes of chemical drums properly and uses proper safety equipment.
• Performs chemical analysis tests and adds the correct amount of chemicals to keep a prescribed balance in boilers, cooling towers and closed loop systems.
• Assists in the repair or maintenance of plant equipment; Cleans and paints equipment, piping and associated accessories in Power Plant and mechanical rooms.
• Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and performs safety checks on plant equipment.
• Cleans and paints equipment, piping and associated accessories in Power Plant and mechanical rooms.
• Responds to plant emergencies swiftly, contacts appropriate proper personnel, and operates fire fighting equipment.
• Performs chemical analysis tests and adds the correct amount of chemicals to keep a prescribed balance in boilers, cooling towers and closed loop systems.
• Wears appropriate safety equipment and complies with departmental and OSHA safety policies at all times.
• Keeps personal work spaces and equipment in a safe and orderly working condition.
• Follows hospital infection control procedures and policies at all times.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Technical training in maintenance field.
• Experience: 2 years of experience as an operating engineer or in a related field; Strong background in HVAC, Mechanics; Prior experience with operating boilers, generators and/or conducting mechanical maintenance; military experience.
• Certification: Obtain Low Pressure Steam Certification within 12 months of hire

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.