Stationary Engineer

About the Role:

The Stationary Engineer is a critical member of the Campus Facilities team at Midwestern University. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining stationary engines and mechanical equipment, ensuring the provision of utilities such as heat and cooling for buildings and industrial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

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2. Monitors various gauges, gas and draft meters, pressure and temperature indicators, to verify operating conditions of automatically fired boilers, chillers, compressors, motors, condensate systems and related equipment.
   
3. Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
   
4. Maintains records such as temperature of equipment, hour of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, and analysis of flue gases.
   
5. Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment.
   
6. Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.
   
7. Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components.
   
8. Oils and lubricates equipment.
   
9. Performs water titration tests and pours chemical additives, such as water softener, into treatment tank to prevent scale buildup and to clean boiler lines.
   
10. Overhauls, disassembles and reassembles pumps such as feed, transfer, condensate, vacuum, chemical, and re-circulating pumps.
    
11. Performs yearly overhaul of fire tube boilers such as punching tubes, refractory repairs, and check and test safety equipment.
    
12. Troubleshoots and repairs electric and pneumatic boiler controls.
    
13. Applies safety standards at all times and maintains good housekeeping practices to provide safe working conditions.
    
14. Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operators logbook.
    
15. Operate and troubleshoot BAS systems and controls.
    

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, the individual must have a State of Illinois Stationary Engineer license, EPA Universal Certification license, and 2 or more years of related experience with HVAC equipment. A valid driver's license is also required. Computer proficiency in MS Office, Word, and Excel is desired.

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast-paced, with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts. The individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner with regular, predictable in-person attendance.

Benefits:

Midwestern University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and pet insurance. A 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection, and an employee assistance program are also available.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender expressions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, age, disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state, and local laws.