Stationary Operating Engineer

Job Description
Nemours is seeking a Stationary Operating Engineer This position is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of building heating/cooling generation and Central Utility Plant (CUP) infrastructure including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, vacuum, medical and mechanical air pumps, air driers and associated CUP equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains operation and readiness of boilers, chillers, pumps, air compressors, vacuum systems and associated equipment in the Central Utility Plant. Samples boiler water as required. Takes periodic readings on thermometers, pressure gauges and other equipment and records measurements on log sheets. Equipment operating out of established performance parameters is noted and adjusted as required. Issues are escalated in a timely manner to management. Tours of all assigned spaces are made to observe operating machinery. Adjustments are made, as necessary. Assists in the overhauls and repair of equipment as directed.
• Collaborates with other members of the Facility Department and promptly contacts outside contractors and vendors as needed to maintain operation of CUP infrastructure. Keeps Manager aware of equipment issues. Responds and resolves emergency situations in a timely and professional manner.
• Actively participates in the implementation and ongoing evaluation and improvement of CUP Infrastructure system preventive maintenance program. Complete assigned rounds in a timely and competent manner.
• Acts to minimize the risk of CUP infrastructure utility and equipment outages and keeps affected departments, Command Center and leaders informed of any outages or potential for outages. Collaborates with manager to reduce risk of utility or equipment service interruptions.
• Report unsafe working conditions to Manager, escalate unsafe conditions to leaders as appropriate. Participate in daily huddles, escalate Safety, Methods, Equipment, Supply or Associate issues at Huddles. Seek out and participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Effectively read and interpret blue prints, engineering documents and equipment schematics. Assist in updated schematics as needed.
• Maintain good attendance on scheduled weekdays and accept after hour work assignments including holidays, weekends or other work schedules as required. Must be available to accept on-call rotation schedule and report in a timely manner ready to perform work.

Qualifications

• Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Three or more years relevant experience

About Us
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours Children's and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at .