Maintenance Engineer I

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As a Grade 1 Licensed Stationary Engineer, responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment such as boilers, , pumps, gas compressors, generators, motors, air conditioning systems, heat exchangers, refrigeration equipment. Performs work with attention to safety of work environment and others applying lock out/tag out procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintains a variety of mechanical equipment in good working order to prevent breakdown.  Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.  Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, analysis of flue gases, voltage load and generator balance. Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, plumbing, blow-down and washing of boilers, and cleaning or replacing burners, pumps, pipes, screens, strainers, or other components.  Oils and lubricates equipment.
  Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment. Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator’s logbook.

• Inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.  Observe and listen to equipment for potential issues, taking corrective action. 

• Repairs mechanical equipment.  Working as a team, requests colleagues’ assistance with mechanical equipment repairs.

• Assist colleagues with maintenance and repair of plumbing, HVAC, sewer line clean out, sheetrock repair, painting, and similar.  Test airflow and adjust dampers and vents to desired results.

  • Applies safe work practices including the safe handling of trade related chemicals, lock out/tag out and confined space procedures, and the proper use of personal protective equipment, and knowledge of electrical safety. 

  • Responds to emergency mechanical and environmental situations, returning to the work place.

Minimum Requirements

     Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Certifications

• Grade 1 Stationary Engineering License/Boiler Operation Engineer or higher with the City of Houston

• Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to operating company vehicles

Experience

• At least five (5) years commercial operating, maintenance, and mechanical repair with a strong mechanical aptitude

• At least three (3) years hands-on boiler operating, maintenance, and repair

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to climb ladders and work at various heights

• Ability to use manual hand and power tools

• Professional verbal and written communication skills

• Process and continual improvement driven

• Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

• May work beyond schedule responding to emergency situations