Stationary Engineer

Argonne is in search of a Stationary Engineer for our Utilities department. Under the general direction of the Foreman the Stationary Engineer operates:

• The central heating plants boilers, heat recovery steam generator, natural gas combustion turbine generator set, natural gas compressor and auxiliary equipment for optimum performance and efficiency.
• Operates manual and automatic combustion control equipment for gas and coal firing; included is all plant related equipment, ie. turbines, fans, compressors and pumps.
• Monitors and makes control adjustments to bag house at Dry Panel.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment. Tests and treats boiler feed water.
• Reads meters and gauges and adjusts controls of other plant equipment for optimum performance.
• Records data for all related equipment and performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• This position will require the employee to work a rotating shift.

This position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, Associate degree or trade school certification in related field.
• 3-5 years in facility maintenance or building operations.
• Experience with Boilers is a must: HVAC, Chillers, and electrical system.
• Valid driver’s license and a Stationary Engineer License.
• Experience with building management systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Safety conscious with attrition to detail.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Job Profile Stationary Engineer

The expected hiring range for this position is $45.43-$45.63.