Stationary Engineer 3rd Grade

Stationary Engineer 3rd Grade


Division: Facility Services


Work Arrangement: Onsite only


Location: Houston, TX


Salary Range: $57,320 - $67,435


FLSA Status: Nonexempt


Work Schedule: See Job Posting


Summary

The Stationary Engineer, 3rd Grade operates, monitors, and maintains central plant stationary systems-including steam boilers, air compressors, generators, turbines, and refrigeration equipment-to support the continuous, safe operation of Baylor College of Medicine's research and healthcare facilities. Utilizes Johnson Controls and Siemens building automation systems to optimize performance, ensure system reliability, and promptly identify and resolve operational issues. Maintains precise environmental and climate controls for mission-critical areas such as animal research facilities, data and server rooms, laboratories, and other research-sensitive and healthcare support spaces, ensuring regulatory compliance, equipment protection, and uninterrupted research and clinical operations.


This position's schedule could vary, to be discussed.

Job Duties

• Ensures that the steam boilers are running at peak efficiencies which include maintenance tear downs of each boiler annually.
• Ensures that the Chilled Water Refrigeration System is running at peak efficiency.
• Conducts routine rounds of the Central Plant and associated buildings to inspect auxiliary pumps and equipment.
• Monitors the Pan Alarm System which monitors research units such as freezers, cold and warm rooms, and refrigerators to ensure that the proper personnel are notified in case of an activated alarm.
• Performs chemical analysis of Steam, Chilled Water, and Cooling Tower Systems each shift.
• Maintains Central Plant and ensures that it is neat and clean.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies at Baylor.
• Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
• Performs inspection of equipment to detect routine malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.
• Reports to supervisors any developments that appear to lead to an unsafe operating condition.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.
• Performs Preventive Maintenance on various equipment to ensure peak efficiencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration: Licensed Third Grade Stationary Engineer from the City of Houston.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.


Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 25050