Boiler Operator/ Stationary Engineer

Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer

The Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of boilers and related utility systems that support hospital operations. This role ensures uninterrupted steam, heating, and energy services that are essential for patient care, infection control, and lifesafety systems in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain low and highpressure boilers, steam systems, and auxiliary equipment to support continuous hospital operations.
• Perform routine inspections and rounds, including readings and log documentation of boiler pressures, temperatures, fuel usage, and water chemistry.
• Respond promptly to alarms, system irregularities, and emergency conditions to minimize downtime and protect critical hospital services.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and assist with corrective maintenance on boilers, pumps, valves, burners, and related mechanical and utility equipment.
• Support central utility plant operations, including coordination with chillers, HVAC systems, domestic hot water systems, and other auxiliary utility equipment.
• Perform water testing and water treatment for boiler and steam systems, and adjust treatment as needed to maintain proper water quality.
• Ensure compliance with hospital safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and Joint Commission readiness standards in all boiler and plant operations.
• Follow lockout/tagout, confined space, and other safety protocols when working on mechanical and utility systems in a healthcare setting.
• Monitor and accurately read gauges, meters, and monitoring systems, and record data in logs and documentation systems.
• Communicate equipment status, issues, and repair needs clearly and promptly with Engineering and Facilities teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe boiler room, central plant, and mechanical spaces at all times.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment failures, identifying root causes, and supporting repairs to restore reliable operation.
• Support facilities maintenance tasks related to boiler systems, steam distribution, water systems, and chilled water systems as needed.
• Participate in oncall rotations and shift coverage to ensure 24/7 reliability of hospital utility systems.

Essential Skills:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience operating boilers in a hospital, healthcare, or other criticalcare facility preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of steam systems, boiler safety devices, and control instrumentation.
• Proficiency in operating and monitoring low and highpressure boilers, steam distribution systems, condensate return systems, pumps, valves, and burners.
• Experience supporting central plant and utility systems, including boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, domestic hot water, and auxiliary utility equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform preventive maintenance, routine inspections, log readings, water testing, and respond to alarms or equipment failures.
• Knowledge of boiler safety practices, including lockout/tagout and confined space procedures.
• Familiarity with safety and compliance standards in healthcare and lifesafety environments.
• Ability to read and interpret gauges, meters, equipment manuals, and facility documentation.
• Ability to accurately document readings, maintenance activities, and equipment status.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and oncall schedules.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and work in mechanical rooms.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in hot, confined, or noisy environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operator license, as required by local or state regulations.
• Experience with highpressure boilers in a hospital or similar environment.
• Familiarity with plant monitoring systems and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Prior exposure to Joint Commission surveys or hospital compliance inspections.
• Understanding of TDLR boiler registration and inspection requirements.
• Experience with facilities maintenance, including boiler maintenance, maintenance repair, water systems, chilled water systems, and central plant operations.
• Ability to support cleaning and general upkeep of boiler room and mechanical areas.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a missiondriven healthcare environment where your technical skills directly support patient care and lifesafety systems. The role offers a clear pathway from contract to permanent employment after a defined number of hours, providing longterm stability and growth. You will gain handson experience with complex central plant operations, including boilers, chillers, and hospital utility systems, enhancing your technical expertise and career prospects. The schedule follows defined shifts, supporting worklife balance while still offering opportunities for additional hours and responsibility.

Work Environment:

This position is based in a hospital central utility plant and mechanical spaces, working directly with boilers, steam systems, chillers, HVAC equipment, domestic hot water systems, and other auxiliary utility equipment. The work involves standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and working in hot, confined, or noisy environments such as boiler rooms and mechanical rooms. Shifts may include Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. or Saturday through Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the need to be open to working holidays and weekends as required. Days off requests must be submitted in advance to allow time to arrange coverage. The environment is safetyfocused, with strict adherence to lockout/tagout, confined space, and hospital safety protocols, and requires appropriate work attire suitable for mechanical and plant operations.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bedford, TX.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Bedford,TX.