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Stationary Engineer
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Stationary Engineer
Canton, OH
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Position Overview:
The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the steam and chiller plant during assigned shifts, including emergency situations. This role requires hands-on experience with high-capacity boilers, water-conditioning systems, and plant equipment. The Technician will perform routine monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, and support maintenance activities to ensure optimal plant performance across assigned locations.
Key Responsibilities
Required & Preferred Certifications
Canton, OH
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Position Overview:
The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the steam and chiller plant during assigned shifts, including emergency situations. This role requires hands-on experience with high-capacity boilers, water-conditioning systems, and plant equipment. The Technician will perform routine monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, and support maintenance activities to ensure optimal plant performance across assigned locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor the steam plant during assigned shift and respond appropriately during emergency conditions.
- Ensure safe, effective, and reliable operation of all plant systems.
- Regenerate and recharge water-conditioning equipment; adjust chemical treatment for boiler water, chilled water, and condensing tower water.
- Maintain detailed daily logs documenting equipment status, system readings, and shift activities; communicate all conditions to the incoming shift.
- Assist with inventory control, equipment rotation, preventive maintenance schedules, and repairs.
- Troubleshoot steam and chiller plant systems, identifying and correcting system issues.
- Participate in monthly emergency generator testing.
- Collaborate with Boiler Mechanics and facility staff to ensure safe and efficient steam/chiller plant operations.
- May be assigned to support multiple locations as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required & Preferred Certifications
- Preferred:
- Third Class Stationary Engineer License (CCE), or
- High-Pressure Boiler Operator License through the Ohio Department of Commerce.
- Minimum 2 years operating high-capacity boilers (over 30 HP) and steam/chiller plant equipment.
- Internship experience may substitute with an active Third-Class Stationary Engineer License or High-Pressure Boiler Operator License.
- Military backgrounds such as Machinist’s Mate (MM) or Electric Power Production (3E0X2) strongly considered.
- Knowledge of combustion controls, water chemistry, and water-conditioning systems required.
- Experience operating steam turbines preferred.
Physical Requirements - Ability to move or transport items, carts, and equipment 100 lbs or more.
- Capable of inspecting, installing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical systems and equipment.
- Ability to distinguish colors for equipment and system monitoring.
- Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas.
