Stationary Engineer- 7am-7pm

Licking Memorial Hospital; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems, a respected Ohio hospital, seeks a Boiler Operator to operate, inspect, and maintain high‑pressure boilers, chillers, and related plant systems. You will monitor gauges, control panels, and water chemistry, ensuring continuous heat, cooling, power and water for the Hospital.

Responsibilities include shift inspections, log upkeep, and supervising a Plant Operations Assistant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be licensed as a Stationary Engineer by the Ohio authorities.
• Two to three years of boiler room operations experience recommended.
• Read, write, and perform simple calculations clearly.
• Operate boilers, turbines, pumps and chillers with safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Make hourly inspections of equipment and monitor operation of main and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain logs of gauges, meters and control panels during shifts.
• Adjust boiler feed and blow down to maintain correct water levels.
• Evaluate service needs and adjust temperature, pressure and flow accordingly.
• Remove water samples, test and treat water and record results.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist with repairs when needed.
• Monitor oxygen and nitrous oxide supplies and reorder as necessary.
• Train and supervise the Plant Operations Assistant and ensure safe practices.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and reports for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Boiler operation

Supervisory skills

Maintenance troubleshooting

Reading and basic calculations

Equipment monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Stationary Engineer license (Ohio)

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission - dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

Under general supervision operates, inspects and maintains high pressure boilers, chillers and auxiliary equipment which provide heat, cooling, power and water for the Hospital

Responsibilities

• Make hourly inspections of equipment, monitoring operation of main and auxiliary equipment and check for malfunctions in equipment or piping.
• Maintain a log at the beginning of the shift on all gauges and meters such as steam, water, gas, fuel oil and air pressure. Maintain continual surveillance of control panels and listen for unusual sounds.
• Maintain water in boilers at required level by manipulating valves controlling boiler feed pump pressure and blows down boilers and water column at regularly prescribed intervals.
• Evaluate the need for an increase or decrease in service and determine the change in temperature, pressure and flow necessary to satisfy varying plant load situations. Activate additional boilers as necessary.
• Remove water samples and perform tests. Check results and treat water with chemicals as necessary and blow off impurities. Test and control the hardness level of Hospital water. Must record results and action taken in log.
• Perform corrective repair work as circumstances dictate until maintainer is in control of the equipment or system.
• Monitor the Hospital oxygen and nitrous oxide supplies and pressure and reorders as necessary.
• Cleans boiler room and basement equipment and perform related custodial and cleaning duties as necessary
• Train and supervise the work of Plant Operations Assistant. Ensure that correct and safe work practices are followed.
• Perform routine maintenance work such as unclogging drains and repair heating, cooling and ventilation equipment in patient care areas and offices throughout the Health System.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Read, write and perform simple calculations at a level generally acquired through completion of a general high school or technical school education plus six months or less of special preparation outside of school.
• Operate and maintain boilers, turbines, steam engines, pumps, condensers, chillers and air conditioning units at a level generally acquired through two to three years experience in boiler room operations.
• Must be licensed as a Stationary Engineer by the Department of Industrial Relations, State of Ohio.
• Use good judgment in working in general to perform independently but in situations where the procedures have been previously established.
• Requires responsibility for material and equipment. Probable cost in case of improper or careless handling of materials and/or equipment would be substantial.
• Direct one other employee.
• Must have valid Ohio driver's license.
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

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