Houston Methodist · 18 hours ago
Stationary Engineer 1st Grade
Katy, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHouston Methodist is a leading healthcare institution, and they are seeking a Stationary Engineer 1st Grade to operate, maintain, and repair fixed building equipment within the hospital campus. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with operational standards while maintaining safety and comfort for patients and staff.
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Responsibilities
Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a team-focused work unit that actively helps one another achieve department goals
Provides guidance and training to other maintenance personnel on proper operations, maintenance and repair of the various operating systems, fixed building and CUP equipment within the hospital
Assists other maintenance staff, as needed, to meet the needs of the department
Operates, maintains and repairs hospital building equipment and CUP to ensure that current hospital codes and operational standards are met while maintaining the comfort and safety of patients, visitors and staff
Provides detailed information to relief operators at shift change, including, but not limited to, planned maintenance activity status, equipment status and any equipment operating outside normal parameters
Coordinates repairs and preventive maintenance with various equipment service providers to meet the needs of the hospital
Conducts periodic readings of assigned equipment, entering pertinent information to comply with hospital and code requirements. Appropriately responds to unusual readings, alarms and activities of the equipment and informs leadership of actions taken
Performs preventive maintenance and equipment repairs utilizing hospital procedures, manufacturer equipment manuals and proper tools and techniques
Operates various equipment and building systems to meet operational and code requirements with a focus on minimizing energy consumption
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks
Assists leadership with the selection of new and replacement building systems and equipment to meet the needs of the hospital that is reliable and minimizes energy usage
Performs high-level trainings as a subject matter expert (SME) for department and actively participates in department projects. Assumes responsibility for growth and development by participating in in-services programs and continuing education
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Five years experience as a Stationary Engineer
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Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Functional knowledge of the following building systems: Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing operations, Building Automation Systems, Life Safety Systems, Emergency Power Systems, Structural Systems
Extensive knowledge of all levels of boiler systems and/or equipment, as indicated by the 1st grade licensing
Ability to operate in a large facility environment and function as a resource for staff on various and complex boiler-related equipment
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
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