1st Class Steam Engineer

Location: Washington DC

Facility: Providence Hospital/Health System

Department: Maintenance

Schedule: Days l Full-time l 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $29.60 to $39.06

• Executes daily operational rounds and SCADA/BMS monitoring across all power house equipment, taking system readings (pressure, temperature, levels) and making adjustments to optimize performance and respond to alarms.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs heavy power plant machinery, including precise motor and pump alignments to minimize wear and prevent mechanical failure.

• Performs daily chemical testing and dosage adjustments on boilers, water softeners, and condensate return systems to prevent corrosion and scale buildup.

• Manages annual boiler teardowns for inspection, adjusting and calibrating fuel-to-air ratios to ensure maximum combustion efficiency and environmental compliance.

• Tracks real-time facility electrical usage and implemented load-management changes to maintain grid stability and lower operating costs.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Maintenance Professional specializing in Engineer obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Class 1 Steam Engineer license.

Work Experience:

• 1 year boiler chiller operator experience required.

2 years in high power area preferred.

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
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