Union St Joseph Hospital Stationary Engineer

Overview

Medxcel is here to lead the transformation of healthcare facilities management by incorporating a new approach to providing services. Created by healthcare, for healthcare, we have a dedicated focus on our people and customers, as well as providing tools, processes, support resources, data analytics and insource strategies that drive results.

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the safe and proper operation of the power plant and associated control structures. They operate, maintain and adjust boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, chillers, cooling towers, equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting and associated equipment in the facilities. The Stationary Engineer II makes periodic inspections of equipment and minor repairs to such equipment; perform preventive maintenance; take responsible charge of a watch, read meters, gauges, and other recording devices and log the data; keep records and write reports; as directed, inspect boilers in accordance with a unified inspection procedure and may operate a motor vehicle. The Stationary Engineer will be able to power down, inspect, trouble-shoot, repair and restore operation of medium to high pressure steam boilers. The Stationary Engineer may be assigned more complex repairs or to locations with high pressure steam systems.

This position will be located at St. Joseph's Hospital - Chicago, IL

The base hourly hiring wage for this position is: $46.00.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.medxcel.com/careers/why-medxcel

Responsibilities

• Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
• Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations
• Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
• Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
• Make adjustmentsor minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
• Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
• Receive outage calls and call in necessary personnel during power outages and emergencies.
• Prepares equipment malfunction reports, makes inspections and from observation, determines whether equipment is operating properly.
• Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
• Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
• Inspect, trouble-shoot, and repair generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
• Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
• Control or maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feed water heaters, filters, or chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power.
• Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
• Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
• May assist leaders in assignment of work to team members to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
• May assist in training other team members on the daily operation, monitoring and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions
• Assist and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent- required.

License/Certification:

• Stationary Engineer license for the City of Chicago- required.

Experience:

• Three years of experience operating, maintaining and repairing high pressure boilers, large tonnage chillers, facility management systems, water treatment systems and all types of boilers, chillers, pumps and systems-required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local plant operations and boiler codes- required.
• Experience in healthcare- preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Computer skills: Has understanding and experience with the use of basic Windows program and Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook Email.
• Knowledge of instrumentation troubleshooting,and preventative maintenance is required.
• Strong analytical abilities for understanding and interpreting building system documents, prints and layouts are required.
• In-depth knowledge of boilers, chillers, pumps and water systems.
• The ability to operate tools and equipment with a skill level that is typically acquired through trade and/or vocational schools.
• Must have the ability to:Calibrate systems. Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment. Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. Communicate and follow up effectively both orally and in writing. Work cooperatively with others as well as independently with little direction.Critical thinking skills.Decisive judgment.
• Ability to delegate tasks, follow up on assigned tasks and report on progress of work.
• Ability to train others on technical components, applicable regulations and internal procedures to ensure efficient and safe plant operations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

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• Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
• Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations
• Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
• Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
• Make adjustmentsor minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
• Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
• Receive outage calls and call in necessary personnel during power outages and emergencies.
• Prepares equipment malfunction reports, makes inspections and from observation, determines whether equipment is operating properly.
• Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
• Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
• Inspect, trouble-shoot, and repair generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
• Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
• Control or maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feed water heaters, filters, or chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power.
• Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
• Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
• May assist leaders in assignment of work to team members to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
• May assist in training other team members on the daily operation, monitoring and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions
• Assist and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent- required.

License/Certification:

• Stationary Engineer license for the City of Chicago- required.

Experience:

• Three years of experience operating, maintaining and repairing high pressure boilers, large tonnage chillers, facility management systems, water treatment systems and all types of boilers, chillers, pumps and systems-required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local plant operations and boiler codes- required.
• Experience in healthcare- preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Computer skills: Has understanding and experience with the use of basic Windows program and Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook Email.
• Knowledge of instrumentation troubleshooting,and preventative maintenance is required.
• Strong analytical abilities for understanding and interpreting building system documents, prints and layouts are required.
• In-depth knowledge of boilers, chillers, pumps and water systems.
• The ability to operate tools and equipment with a skill level that is typically acquired through trade and/or vocational schools.
• Must have the ability to:Calibrate systems. Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment. Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. Communicate and follow up effectively both orally and in writing. Work cooperatively with others as well as independently with little direction.Critical thinking skills.Decisive judgment.
• Ability to delegate tasks, follow up on assigned tasks and report on progress of work.
• Ability to train others on technical components, applicable regulations and internal procedures to ensure efficient and safe plant operations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

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