Stationary Engineer III

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Advocate Health as a Stationary Engineer III, where you'll operate and maintain essential mechanical equipment ensuring a healthy environment for patients and staff. This role involves managing HVAC systems, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting complex issues while keeping accurate records. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and certifications in engineering, alongside strong interpersonal and technical skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a Stationary Engineer license or Power Engineer certification.
• Four or more years of experience in Stationary Engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains HVAC equipment optimally.
• Troubleshoots and performs preventive maintenance on systems.
• Maintains accurate records of equipment status and work completed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Advanced Computer Skills

Troubleshooting HVAC Equipment

Education

Advanced training beyond High School

Tools

CMMS

Building Automation Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Operates and maintains stationary engines and mechanical equipment such as steam engines, boilers, air compressors, generators, motors, medical gas equipment, and other auxiliary equipment to provide utility services for a healthy and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Major Responsibilities

• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures.
• Operates all campus heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment including boilers, steam absorption and centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, fans, pumps and systems in a manner that optimizes efficiency, safety, and occupant comfort per department policies and procedures with minimal to no guidance/assistance.
• Maintains accurate records and reports on all equipment startup, failures, problems, work in progress and completed work through logbooks and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) with minimal to no guidance/assistance.
• Advanced level of skill to utilize BAS as a tool for both monitoring and controlling HVAC equipment. Responds to alarms in a timely and correct manner. Optimizes operation using trending reports as appropriate.
• Advanced level of skill to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and other equipment as assigned per established procedures including inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, testing, flushing, minor repairs, rebuilding and replacing parts/components to ensure that systems remain within the established operating parameters.
• Advanced level of skill to troubleshoot complex issues with HVAC equipment determine the root cause in a timely manner. Executes repairs or installations with minimal impact to the hospital and patient care. Appropriately requests assistance as warranted by the situation.
• Intermediate knowledge of medical gas systems.
• Responds to building occupant complaints in a timely and professional manner and takes appropriate corrective action. Keeps requester appraised of the status of corrective action.
• Maintains current daily logs, preventive maintenance records and equipment repair files to comply with local, state and federal regulatory requirements with minimal to no direction.
• Performs routine general maintenance including painting, plumbing, carpentry, equipment testing and repair, ventilation, lighting, electrical, groundskeeping and snow removal. Performs repairs on a large variety of facility systems such as mechanical, electrical, building systems and other critical systems with minimal to no guidance/assistance Provides timely and proper response to assigned service calls, work orders and preventative maintenance to maintain a safe and efficient environment. Documents all tasks and work time on the CMMS.
• Reads blueprints and maintenance manuals to gain knowledge needed to complete assignments
• Helps facilitate small projects.
• Acts as an informal resource for peers with less experience.
  
  

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Stationary Engineer license from the municipality of work location or Power Engineer certification (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th Class) from either the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIULPE) or the American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE). Equivalent certifications from federal organizations such as the United States Navy will also be considered.
  
  

Education Required

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of technical training.
  
  

Experience Required

• 4 or more Years of Stationary Engineering Experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes/regulations pertaining to assigned equipment and operations
• Advanced computer skills (e.g., CMMS, building automation, and Microsoft Office)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead, lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards and therefore knowledge of safety precautions.
• Position requires travel. May be exposed to road/weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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