Stationary Engineer II

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's, a hospital system, seeks a licensed Boiler Operator to operate and maintain Central Energy Plant machinery across multiple shifts. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and emergency readiness within a healthcare campus.

Two years of related field experience and an Arkansas Boiler Operator's License are required, with hospital experience preferred. Associate degree or equivalent experience is expected; traditional full-time shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Related field: 2 years of experience.
• Boiler Operator License (Arkansas) required.
• Shift availability across multiple shifts (First/Second/Third).
• Recommended: hospital Central Energy Plant operation experience (1 year).

Responsibilities

• Ensures all plant machinery operates within design specs and takes action if needed.
• Maintains mechanical and electrical knowledge of plant systems and equipment.
• Adheres to plant safety procedures and uses PPE.
• Operates and maintains systems: Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Medical Air, Medical Gas, Medical Vacuum, Emergency Generation, Switchgear.
• Performs preventive maintenance per schedules.

Skills

Plant operation

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Programmable logic basics

Control systems

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

We currently have five (5) openings for this position across the following shifts:

• Two (2) openings: First Shift — 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Two (2) opening: Second Shift — 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• One (1) opening: Third Shift — 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• REQUIRED** — Arkansas High Pressure Boiler Operator License

Time Type

Full time

Department

CC017310 Maintenance

Salary

Most new hires start between $23.00-$28.70 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

Operates and maintains Central Energy Plant machinery to attain maximum comfort levels and a stable supply of all utilities in all public buildings connected to the plants, while maximizing efficiency and emergency readiness. Provides advanced technical support to other plant personnel in troubleshooting & repair operations.

Required Education

Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience

Required Work Experience

Related Field - 2 years of experience

Recommended Work Experience

Faclities - Direct_1 year hospital specific Central Energy Plant operation experience

Required Certifications

Boiler Operator License - Arkansas Department of Labor Boiler Operator's License Division

Recommended Certifications

Industrial Maintenance Electrician (License) - Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners, Universal Technician Certification - EPA - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Description

• Ensures all Plant machinery is operating within design specs and takes appropriate action if not. Continuously monitors local indictors and building automation system to ensure proper operation of machinery and a stable supply of utilities.
• Maintains detailed mechanical and electrical knowledge of all plant machinery and associated systems, continuously updates their knowledge and education about all newly purchased equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of and practices all plant safety procedures. Understands the purpose and use of personal protection equipment.
• Understands and has the ability to operate and maintain the following special purpose systems: Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Medical Air, Medical Gas, Medical Vacuum, Emergency Generation and Switchgear, Remote Generator Monitors and Remote Boiler Monitors.
• Conducts intermediate inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance on machinery in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ability to use tools, diagnostic test equipment; read and understand mechanical and electrical plans and schematics; set-up and correctly operate indicating tools for shaft alignment; understand ladder logic and diagnose problems associated with programmable logic.
• Possesses knowledge of all emergency response procedures for all plant equipment/utilities and demonstrates the ability to carry out those procedures. Maintains our emergency power systems readiness at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.