Stationary Engineer

Stationary Engineer Under the supervision of the Lead Stationary Engineer responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Power Plant Mechanical Systems. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and CollaborateRESPONSIBILITIES:Operates high pressure steam boilers, compressors, and central chilled water generating systems, including cooling towers, pumps, gauges, and controls, periodically adjusts controls, as required, and maintains systems for the duty station assigned. Operates, maintains, and tests emergency electrical generators, and related systems, in accordance with government regulations. Performs periodic tests of boiler feed water and cooling water, analyzes results, and provides appropriate chemical treatment to maintain established chemical balance to prevent damage to systems. Monitors Building Management, Medical Gas/Vacuum, Generator, Fire Alarm, Boiler, and Chiller systems; troubleshoots alarms, performs adjustments as required and notifies Lead Stationary Engineer/Director of unresolved problems. May enter or close-out routine work orders in the system as time and/or situation permits, dependent on Power Plant operations and patient safety responsibilities. Monitors levels, places orders, and maintains log of fuel oil, diesel oil, oxygen, and nitrous oxide deliveries, prepares monthly consumption report for Lead Stationary Engineer. Monitors alarm systems, including boilers, chillers, fire, medical gasses, refrigeration, and HVAC systems; reports abnormalities to the Lead Stationary Engineer, and/or Director, if emergency conditions exist. Performs preventative maintenance to system components, including packing valves, replacement gaskets, and lubrication. Performs emergency repairs. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control, in accordance with hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Performs other related duties, as required.