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Power Plant Engineer III overseeing day-to-day operation of boilers, chillers, and related plant equipment during an assigned shift, with hands-on maintenance and support for emergency repairs. MedStar Health is a major healthcare provider, and the standout perk is a clearly stated hourly hiring range.
Key skills
Boiler and chiller plant operationsChiller plant maintenance and repairsEmergency repair support (boilers/generators/chillers)D.C. Third Class Operating LicenseCFC LicenseOSHA complianceNFPA complianceThe Joint Commission standardsReading blueprints/layout diagrams/mechanical drawings
Pays USD $31.28–$56.39 per hour (hiring range stated).
You'll thrive here if you’re a licensed plant operator who can keep critical boiler/chiller systems running safely to code while handling maintenance and urgent repairs on shift.
Why apply
- Clear hourly pay range
- Work on critical hospital plant systems
- Strong safety and compliance standards
About this Job:
General Summary of Position
Oversees the operation of the Boilers and Chiller Plant and associated equipment ensuring the efficient operation during assigned shift. May be required to lead or assist with regular maintenance or emergency repairs to the boilers chillers and/or related equipment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversees/monitors the operation of the Chiller Plant during assigned shift. Ensures the systems are operating at best possible performance levels.
- Performs regular maintenance/repairs to the Chiller Plant such as appropriate during shift reporting larger/ more complicated needs to the Forman or Power Plant Engineer I for action by the maintenance crew.
- Assists the maintenance/repair crew with scheduled and emergency repairs to the boilers generators chillers and related Facilities Management equipment.
- Ensures that assigned areas are operating within all applicable Hospital federal and local governing codes standards and regulations including but not limited to: OSHA NFPA The Joint Commission and Fire and Life Safety practices.
- Learns and remains current with the latest applicable federal and local governing codes standards and regulations regarding fire safety plumbing electrical and plant operations including but not limited to: OSHA NFPA The Joint Commission ASHRAE ANSI DCRA D.C. Fire & Safety Codes and the Hospital's Fire and Life Safety practices.
Minimal Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required or
- Trade/vocational school graduate or equivalent with courses in chemistry physics and/or mathematics and such training as to be able to read: layout diagrams blueprints mechanical drawings work sketches etc. preferred
Experience
- completion of an approved apprentice training program required
Licenses and Certifications
- Must have a current D.C. Third Class Operating License required and
- current CFC License. required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with the latest applicable codes standards and regulations including but not limited to: OSHA NFPA The Joint Commission and Fire and Life Safety practices.