Stationary Engineer

Stationary Engineer Elmira, NYThe Stationary Engineer is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining high-pressure steam boilers and associated powerhouse equipment in a 24/7 industrial facility. This role performs routine inspections, water testing, equipment maintenance, system monitoring, recordkeeping, and emergency response activities to support safe and reliable facility operations. The successful candidate has hands-on experience with high-pressure boilers and steam-plant equipment and is comfortable working independently in a demanding operating environment.Job ResponsibilitiesOperate, monitor, and maintain high-pressure steam boilers and associated powerhouse equipment.Operate and maintain dual-fuel boilers and related boiler systems.Monitor and maintain boiler-feedwater systems, deaerator tanks, feed pumps, and associated equipment.Perform daily boiler-water testing and monitor boiler chemical levels.Maintain chemical-injection pumps, controls, and chemical storage systems.Monitor and maintain condensate tanks, transfer pumps, and return systems.Perform scheduled condensate-system blowdowns.Monitor and maintain water softener systems and replenish salt as needed.Clean and maintain fuel pumps and strainers.Perform and monitor conductivity blowdowns.Operate and monitor air compressors used for boiler operations.Monitor Building Management Systems and maintain appropriate heating and cooling conditions.Operate and monitor emergency generators, switchgear, and related systems.Conduct scheduled emergency-generator testing and maintain required records.Monitor fuel-oil storage systems and switch fuel tanks as required.Complete maintenance activities, operational logs, and required facility documentation.Troubleshoot equipment and respond to emergency operational and maintenance needs.Perform routine maintenance on pumps, compressors, generators, fuel systems, water-treatment equipment, and other mechanical systems.Job RequirementsHands-on experience operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers and steam-plant equipment.Experience operating and maintaining commercial or industrial powerhouse equipment.Knowledge of boiler-feedwater systems, pumps, generators, compressors, fuel systems, and water-treatment equipment.Ability to troubleshoot, monitor, and perform routine maintenance on mechanical systems.Experience with pumps, compressors, generators, fuel systems, and water-treatment systems.Ability to work assigned first, second, or third shifts.Ability to work independently and respond effectively to emergency operational and maintenance needs.Ability to maintain accurate operational and maintenance records.Ability to successfully complete a required background check.Preferred ExperienceExperience with Building Management Systems (BMS) or HVAC controls.Previous experience as a Stationary Engineer, Operating Engineer, Boiler Operator, Building Engineer, or Power Plant Operator.Experience working in a correctional facility or similarly regulated environment. Equiliem