Stationary Engineer

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Shift: Graveyard hours 10:00 pm to 6:30 am

Thursday through Monday (Off days: Tuesday and Wednesday),

or Friday through Tuesday (Off days: Wednesday and Thursday).

Job Summary:

Stationary Engineer will be responsible for operating and maintaining utility equipment/systems such as boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, distillation units, pumps, valves and related systems such as water pretreatment, pure water, waste water, water for injection, plant vacuum and all media transmission sub-systems.

Essential Job Duties:

• Day to day operations of Steam, Water Purification, Clean Air, Chilled Water, Refrigeration, Water for Injection, and Waster Water systems.

• Operate and maintain Utility equipment such as boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, distillation units, pumps, valves and related systems such as water pre-treatment, pure water, water for injection, waste water, plant vacuum, and all distribution sub-systems.

• Responsible for the safe, efficient operation of all systems under their control. Routinely they make regular rounds of equipment areas, reading meters and gauges, listening to the machinery, and adjusting the controls required.

• Periodically they perform tests and take corrective action as needed.

• Responsible for troubleshooting equipment or systems and making or arranging for all necessary repairs.

• Responsible each shift to keep log of test requests and results, instrument readings, plus any preventative or corrective maintenance work performed

• Required by the City of Los Angeles municipal code to have a valid 500 HP Steam Engineer license issued by the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety. (Must be willing to obtain one).

• Support and Comply to the ISO14001 Environmental Management System

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED. Must have a Los Angeles City Steam Engineer License 500hp minimum or be willing to obtain it.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in utility plant operations.

• Knowledge of water pretreatment and pure water production.

• Good communication.

• Ability to read and interpret equipment performance data.

• Strong mechanical aptitude. Must be familiar with all aspects of maintenance.

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, but also take independent ownership of work.

• Ability to lift/push up to 70 lbs.

• Ability to climb vertical heights.

• Light plumbing skills are a plus.

*This job description is accurate at the date of publication. It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change over time.

Occupational Demands: Work is performed in a manufacturing environment or warehouse with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust/gas/fumes/steam. Exposure to extreme cold below 32* and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100*. Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting. Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on ladders. Walks on uneven ground. Personal protective equipment required such as; protective eyewear, chemical suits, safety shoes and/or rubber footwear, gloves, hearing protection and a respirator. Heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75lbs. Work is performed standing, walking, bending and twisting waist for 4-6 hours per day. Frequent foot movements. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Frequent hand movements with simple grasping of one hand with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs a wide range of complex tasks. Adheres to a work schedule to meet production standards.

The estimated pay scale for Stationary Engineer role based in California, is $30.00 to $35.00 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays and up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Los Angeles:USVALLEY - Valley Bl Mfg Plant - LA, CA

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Req ID: 541954

Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Category: MANUFACTURING