Stationary Engineer - Abington - Rotating Schedule

jeffersonhealth; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Abington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Stationary Engineer to maintain and operate stationary steam boilers, pumps and related equipment, ensuring safe, reliable plant operation.

The role requires daily water treatment of boilers, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with the Facilities department to meet the hospital's infrastructure needs while upholding high standards of cleanliness and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and lockout/tagout standards.
• Understanding of safe practices in daily operations and facilities maintenance.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and emergency situations.
• Knowledge of HSE policy and ensuring compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boilers, chiller, and auxiliary systems.
• Read gauges and meters and take action to ensure safe operation.
• Repacks valves, changes piping, lubricates compressors and pumps.
• Start, stop, and regulate boiler operations to maintain efficiency.
• Inspect boilers, pipelines, and equipment for leaks.
• Maintain records of readings for fuel, steam, and temperatures.
• Coordinate with Lead/Chief Stationary Engineers on needs.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical safety

Lockout/tagout

Safety compliance

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Summary

Maintains and operates stationary steam boilers, pumps and related equipment such as water softeners, air compressors, water treatment systems and associated piping, chillers, tower and auxiliary systems. Performs daily chemical water treatment of the boilers to insure proper running of equipment. Abides by and enforces all safety rules and regulations, State and local in order to keep boiler house safe. Responsible for keeping the boiler house and immediate surrounding area clean and up to Jefferson's facilities standards. Occassionally required to perform general mechanical and minor electrical/HVAC work in support of the Facilities department and local building needs.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
• Operates and maintains boilers as well as chiller and auxiliary systems by reading meters/pressure gauges and taking necessary appropriate action to ensure safe operation.
• Repacks valves, changes piping, and lubricates compressors, pumps and related parts on a regular basis.
• Starts, stops, adjusts and regulates boilers and associated equipment as necessary to insure efficiency and continuity of service.
• Cleans boilers, waterside and fire side, annually or as required, to meet code and regulation requirements.
• Performs daily inspection of boilers, pipelines, and operating equipment for steam, water, air and fuel leaks or defective parts.
• Maintains record of gages and meter readings to determine fuel and steam consumption, steam produced, hot water and chilled/condensed water temperature, chiller operating pressure, etc.
• Consults with and keeps Lead/Chief Stationary Engineers apprised of activities, needs and issues as they arise.
• Performs other maintenance needs as required and directed by the supervisor or lead technician.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Vocational School, or equivalent.
• Understanding of electrical safety and lockout/tagout standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to ensure safe practices in daily operations and effective maintenance and repair services for physical premises.
• Knowledge of methods and ability to grasp new concepts, acquire new ways of seeing things, and revise ways of thinking and behaving, with the understanding that this is an ongoing business necessity.
• Knowledge of successful approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a changing environment, ability to adapt as needed.
• Knowledge of and ability to use tools and techniques to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from an emergency.
• Knowledge of HSE policy, ability to implement HSE policies to ensure that provided products and services are safe for people and the environment and in compliance with legal requirements and standards.

Physical Demands

Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital Primary Location Address 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

About the Company

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College