Stationary Engineer

General Summary

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the operation of all central energy plant utility systems, including high‑pressure steam boilers, hot‑water boilers, heat‑recovery chillers, centrifugal refrigeration chillers, cooling towers, centrifugal air compressors, medical compressed air, and HVAC systems. The Stationary Engineer must have multi‑craft skills (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) and be able to troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of equipment. The Stationary Engineer is expected to complete preventive maintenance on equipment and identify/implement continuous improvement opportunities.

• Responsible for maintaining the safe and efficient operation of equipment, including boilers, chillers, centrifugal air compressors, cooling towers, pumps, steam, chilled water, and HVAC systems.
• Adjusts controls to ensure safe, efficient operation of systems to meet facility demands.
• Logs various aspects of the system’s operation.
• Monitors and logs temperature, hours of operation, fuel consumption, and water levels.
• Feed chemicals and caustics into systems and devices, then record and report actions taken.
• Observe the results of water tests.
• May direct and coordinate activities of other workers in performing tasks directly related to operating and maintaining the system or systems.
• Responds to calls for emergency repairs.
• Conducts routine inspections of mechanical equipment (such as hot water boilers, high‑pressure steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, pumps, controls, cooling towers, and variable frequency drives).
• Performs minor repairs or replaces broken or worn parts on mechanical equipment.
• Maintain logs of all completed work.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Study manuals and journals to increase technical competency.
• Have expertise in mechanical, electrical, and control systems to identify and repair equipment issues.
• Follow safety and LOTO procedures.
• Conduct routine audits of operating equipment.
• Maintain open, professional communication with associates.
• Conduct routine maintenance activities.
• Inspect and monitor equipment condition.
• Spot and pursue improvement opportunities.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance (regular checks and minor repairs to prevent issues) and/or planned work orders (scheduled maintenance tasks).
• Provide assistance during routine shutdowns.
• Performs preventive (proactive inspections and minor repairs to avoid breakdowns) and corrective (repairs after an issue has occurred) maintenance on the mechanical production and distribution systems (systems that generate and distribute steam, hot water, or chilled water in the facility).
• Maintain inspection and testing records.
• Assesses the condition of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems and recommends actions for repair or replacement.
• Assist outside contractors performing scheduled maintenance or repairs.
• Responds to emergency events, assesses the situation, and takes appropriate action to stabilize the situation.
• Traces out proposed utility service shutdowns, identifies affected areas, and initiates shutdowns and reactivation.
• Monitors outside contractor repairs and records observed deficiencies on the punch list.
• Participates in new system start-up, training, and commissioning.

• Must hold a Maryland Grade 2 Stationary Engineer license.
• Individuals performing operations, repairs, maintenance, modifications, and installations of the Facility's Central Energy Plant (CEP) steam and chilled water generating systems and associated controls shall be qualified "Stationary Engineer" possessing and maintaining a current "Grade 2" or equivalent license approved by the COR.
• Must be able to pass the Federal background check required for this job site.
• Ability to perform work safely under hazardous conditions.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair most complex problems.
• Better‑than‑average knowledge of software programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High school graduate; technical or trade school certificate in a related field desired.
• Basic construction knowledge.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• NIULPE Grade 2 certification.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop, and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, and perform constant arm extensions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards, with the likely result being cuts, bruises, etc.
• Must be able to pass a local background check and have the ability to obtain and maintain NAC/LAC clearance (National Agency Check/Local Agency Check—security clearances required for access) after hire.

The rate for this position is $46.85.