Steam Engineer - FT Nights

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial is seeking a Steam Engineer to operate and maintain boilers, chillers, pumps, HVAC systems, and related equipment across the medical center. You will ensure safe, efficient plant operations under the direction of the Manager, Plant Operations and Lead Steam Engineer.

The role requires a 500 Class or Unlimited Steam license, the ability to respond to emergency situations, and a track record of preventive maintenance and system inspections. On-call responsibilities may apply.

Qualifications

• 500 Class or Unlimited Steam license required.
• Experience in inspection, repair and replacement of plant systems.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains boilers, chillers, and related equipment to meet parameters.
• Participates in Code Red procedures and other code situations as directed.
• Maintains logs of all work performed during shifts.
• Inspects and maintains HVAC and auxiliary plants, water systems and equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as needed.

Skills

Boilers operation

HVAC systems

Emergency response

Preventive maintenance

Job description

Under direction of the Manager, Plant Operations, and supervision of the Lead Steam Engineer, the Steam Engineer operates and maintains boilers, compressors, pumps, supply and exhaust fans, air handlers, air conditioning, heating systems, diesel generators, water softeners, chillers and refrigeration equipment; services plumbing, electrical systems and other mechanical and electrical equipment within the physical plant.

Core Competencies

• Operates and maintains steam plants as scheduled (boilers, pumps, DA tank, softeners and condensate return system) to insure operation within established parameters.
• Operates and maintains all heating ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plants (chillers, pumps, fans, supply fans, exhaust fans, exchanger, andheaters) to ensure operation within established parameters.
• Operates and maintains all ancillary plants (medical gas systems, medical vacuum systems, oxygen system, elevators, dumb waiters, pneumatic tube systems, sewage pumps, and storm drain pump) to ensure operation within established parameters.
• Takes charge of Code Red procedures.
• Participates in code situations as directed, eg Code Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Yellow, Generator, Gray, and Silver.
• Maintains a proper log of all work accomplished during assigned shift.
• Analyzes, treats and controlsall boiler water, soft water, cooling tower water, domestic hot water and evaporative condenser water systems.
• Checks pressure reducing systems and makes adjustments and repairs as necessary for proper operation.
• Performs assigned preventive maintenance inspections in a timely manner.
• Cleans, inspects, properly lubricates as required, all equipment necessary to insure operation of the medical center.
• Ensures utility failure reports are completed according to policy.

Education

Degree

Program

Additional Information

Experience

Number of Years Experience

Type of Experience

1

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Additional Information

500 Class or Unlimited Steam license required. Able to exercise independent judgment in emergency situations. Experience in inspecting, repairing and replacing all materials, structure and fixtures during maintenance process. Internal Mech I/II Candidates who are transferred/promoted into this position must obtain their 500 Class or Unlimited Steam License within 18 months of transfer/promotion.

License / Certification Requirements

500 Class or Unlimited Steam license. Internal Mach I/II Candidates who are transferred/pro

Compensation Range:

$35.67 - 56.70 / Hour