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Stationary Engineer, 1st Grade

Baylor College of Medicine4 months ago
Houston, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
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Job Description

Position Overview

Job Title: Stationary Engineer, 1st Grade

Division:

Facility Services
Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX
Salary: $70,618 - $83,080
Schedule: See Job Posting

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Work Arrangement:

Onsite only

Operates and maintains stationary equipment such as steam boilers, air compressors, generators, turbines, and refrigeration equipment at the Central Plant. Operates Johnson Controls and Siemens building automation systems to ensure peak performance of the systems. Maintains climate controls of critical spaces in the complex which includes, but is not limited to, animal holding rooms, computer server systems, and research sensitive areas where the climate must be at tolerable levels at all times. Must be willing to work any shift and be available during shutdowns as well as on call on weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensures that the steam boilers are running at peak efficiencies, including maintenance tear downs of each boiler annually.
  • Ensures that the Chilled Water Refrigeration System is running at peak efficiency.
  • Conducts routine rounds of the Central Plant and associated buildings to inspect auxiliary pumps and equipment.
  • Monitors the Pan Alarm System which oversees research units such as freezers, cold and warm rooms, and refrigerators to ensure that the proper personnel are notified in case of an activated alarm.
  • Performs chemical analysis of Steam, Chilled Water, and Cooling Tower Systems each shift.
  • Maintains the Central Plant and ensures that it is neat and clean.
  • Responds to after-hours emergencies at Baylor.
  • Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
  • Performs inspection of equipment to detect routine malfunctions or the need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
  • Reports to supervisors any developments that appear to lead to an unsafe operating condition.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on various equipment to ensure peak efficiencies.
  • Performs small carpentry, plumbing, or electrical maintenance work as requested by departments.
  • May be required to perform work outside of scope if requested by BCM Administration.
  • May delegate and oversee the work of an Apprentice Stationary Engineer.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED with additional technical training.
  • Five years of relevant experience.
  • First Grade Stationary Engineer license from the City of Houston.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with steam boilers and chill water systems.

Required Skills

Equipment Inspection and Troubleshooting
Steam Boiler Operation
Chemical Analysis of Heating/Cooling Systems
Emergency Response
Preventive Maintenance
Building Automation (Johnson Controls, Siemens)
Chilled Water System Maintenance