Facilities Engineer

Facilities Engineer

Are you looking for a career in Facilities? Look no further than BJC! At BJC we offer great leadership opportunities and multiple ways to advance within your career. Day Shift 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Monday to Friday (will be required to cover when others are on vacation) Military Experience Encouraged

Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine supported by a house staff of residents interns fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Facilities Engineering maintains 6 million square foot of facilities dedicated to clinical and academic functions. Facilities Engineering is comprised of 150 professionals including engineers MEP mechanics building finishes and support staff. The Facilities and Engineering department at Barnes Jewish Hospital is a progressive innovative department which stresses employee involvement continued education/training and opportunities for advancement. Consistent customer and staff satisfaction surveys reflect a continuous rating in the upper 90 and staff responses to ''intent to continue employment at BJH'' rating in the upper 90.

Role Purpose

Responsible for the operation maintenance renovation and repair of the boiler systems by providing oversite and maintenance on stationary engines boilers and other mechanical equipment that provide utilities for buildings. Conducts plant operations skilled maintenance repair adjustments and fabrication/installation work and maintains a clean safe well maintained boiler room and machine room.

Responsibilities

Notifies appropriate leadership in the event of equipment malfunction boiler casualty or any other unforeseen event that negatively impact the operation of the boiler plant or the hospital steam system. Operates engines boilers and auxiliary equipment. Reads gauges meters and charts to track boiler operations. Monitors boiler water chemical and fuel levels. Activates valve to change the amount of water air and fuel in the boilers. Performs routine maintenance to include lubricating moving parts replace filters and removes soot and corrosion. Tests and chemically treats hydronic systems to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits. Handles replacement of defective valves gaskets or bearings or performs a complete overhaul of defected parts when needed. Ensures equipment operates safely and within established limits but performing regular restarts of equipment while monitoring meters gauges and computerized controls. Must adhere to St. Louis City Mechanical Ordinance #70800 which states in Section 111 that high pressure steam boilers shall be in the charge of an attending licensed stationary engineer whenever in operation. The city defines attending as being able to monitor and control the equipment at all times. Keeps detailed records of relevant events and facts concerning operations and maintenance in an equipment log. Records steam pressure temperature water level power output and fuel consumption.

Minimum Requirements

Education High School Diploma or GED Licenses & Certifications STL Stationary Engineer

Preferred Requirements

Experience 5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards At BJC we are committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical emotional social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical dental vision life insurance and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4 BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation sick days holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more go to our Benefits Summary *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer