Stationary Engineer
$108,160–$108,160 year
On-siteBoulder, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Operate and monitor the NIST Boulder Central Utility Plant on a 24/7/365 schedule, managing high-pressure steam boilers, chillers, air compressors, and building management systems to meet daily load requirements. Maintain equipment configurations, perform routine inspections, conduct boiler water testing, and execute minor repairs and preventive maintenance while documenting all readings and alarms. Serve as shift supervisor when designated, coordinate with the HVAC Mechanic, and promptly notify management of outages or safety concerns. Work eight-hour rotating shifts including weekends and holidays, adhering to strict safety protocols and PPE requirements within the plant environment.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum four years of verifiable stationary engineering experience
- At least three years of experience operating high-pressure steam boilers producing more than 10 horsepower and steam pressure over 15 psi, or qualifying water-heating boilers exceeding 250 degrees Fahrenheit
- At least one year of experience operating refrigeration equipment requiring an operator
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid City and County of Denver Stationary Engineer Certificate within 180 days of starting work and maintain it throughout employment
- Must be able to work assigned rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, early dismissals, and site closures
- Knowledge of safe boiler, chiller, compressed air, cooling tower, pump, and water treatment operations
- Ability to interpret gauges, meters, alarms, operating trends, job plans, and manufacturer instructions
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and control system conditions and perform minor repairs without disrupting plant operations
- Ability to accurately complete electronic logs, spreadsheets, checklists, and work records
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and coordinate continuously with the on-duty HVAC Mechanic
- Must successfully complete all required NIST badging, access, background, and security processes
- Must maintain valid credentials and 24-hour site access
- Ability to work an eight-hour rotating shift in a central utility plant environment
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; climb stairs and ladders; bend, stoop, reach, and access confined equipment areas
- Ability to wear required PPE and work around heat, steam, chemicals, noise, rotating equipment, and elevated surfaces
- Ability to lift and carry tools, parts, and materials consistent with safe work practices
Desired Qualifications
- Experience operating direct digital controls or building management systems
- Johnson Controls Metasys experience
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