Engineer, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Powerhouse Stationary Engineer

This position pays $39.03 / hour

• The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, renovation, and repair of boiler systems and all other mechanical systems in the facility such as steam systems, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building automation systems, generators, pumps, piping and compressed gas systems, refrigeration, and electrical systems and numerous other physical plant functions.
• Startup, regulate, repair and shut down equipment. Ensure equipment operates safely and economically within established limits by monitoring meters, gauges, and computerized controls.
• Manually control equipment and make necessary adjustments. Use hand and power tools to perform repairs and maintenance ranging from a complete overhaul to replacing defective valves, gaskets or bearings.
• Record relevant events and facts concerning operation and maintenance in an equipment log.
• Perform routine maintenance such as repairing and replacing pumps, motors and other operating equipment, lubricating moving parts, replacing filters and removing soot and corrosion that can reduce operating efficiency.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain all boilers, controls, components, and wiring; cleaning general and preventative maintenance of units and related equipment.
• Observe steam, vacuum, water and other meters and gauges to determine operating condition of equipment and keep steam generating at required pressure and temperature.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance program for assigned area.
• Analyze feed water and combustion products and determine necessary treatments.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain all air compressors, air dryers (refrigerant and desiccant), glycol cooling lines, towers, controls, components, and wiring; cleaning and preventative maintenance of units and related equipment.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain all refrigeration and freezer systems including drains, water cooling lines, controls, components, and wiring, refrigerant lines, cleaning units and preventative maintenance of units including small office refrigerators.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain all HVAC systems including drains, water cooling lines, controls, components, and wiring, refrigerant lines, cleaning units and preventative maintenance of units.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain all refrigerated cooling devices for control panels.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain all refrigeration devices for drinking fountains.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain Air and water sprinkler tank lines from Powerhouse to sprinkler tanks including main valves, check valves, sight glasses, and tank drain lines located at the tanks.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain all portable refrigerated cooling units (NESLAB SPOT COOLERS) controls, components, and wiring; cleaning and general and preventative maintenance of units.
• Fill out clear concise daily log of activities for record keeping and shift exchange, including fuel and water consumption, steam produced and fuel gas content.
• Supervise maintenance on all types of air conditioning equipment.

• A good work ethic and responsible attitude.
• The ability to do shift work and to work on weekends and holidays.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.
• Good motor hand and eye coordination.
• Good computer knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• The ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, schematics, and parts specifications.
• Must have own hand tools.

High‑school degree or equivalent is required.

Minimum of a First‑Class Stationary Engineers License from the City of…