High School diploma or equivalent; Associate degree or trade school certification preferred.
3-5 years of experience in facility maintenance or building operations.
Proven experience with boilers; familiarity with HVAC, chillers, and electrical systems.
Valid driver's license and Stationary Engineer License required.
Experience with building management systems is essential.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication abilities and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Operate central heating plant boilers and auxiliary equipment for optimal performance.
Manage manual and automatic combustion control equipment for gas and coal firing.
Monitor and adjust controls for the bag house at the Dry Panel.
Perform minor preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Test and treat boiler feed water as needed.
Read meters and gauges, adjusting controls for efficiency.
Record data for all related equipment and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive work environment that values safety and teamwork.
Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Argonne is in search of a Stationary Engineer for our Utilities department. Under the general direction of the Foreman the Stationary Engineer operates:
The central heating plants boilers, heat recovery steam generator, natural gas combustion turbine generator set, natural gas compressor and auxiliary equipment for optimum performance and efficiency.
Operates manual and automatic combustion control equipment for gas and coal firing; included is all plant related equipment, ie. turbines, fans, compressors and pumps.
Monitors and makes control adjustments to bag house at Dry Panel.
Performs minor preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment. Tests and treats boiler feed water.
Reads meters and gauges and adjusts controls of other plant equipment for optimum performance.
Records data for all related equipment and performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
This position will require the employee to work a rotating shift.
This position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent, Associate degree or trade school certification in related field.
3-5 years in facility maintenance or building operations.
Experience with Boilers is a must: HVAC, Chillers, and electrical system.
Valid driver’s license and a Stationary Engineer License.
Experience with building management systems.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication skills.
Safety conscious with attrition to detail.
Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
Job Family
Union
Job Profile
Stationary Engineer
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $45.43-$45.63.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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About Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory is a science and engineering research national laboratory operated by the University of Chicago Argonne LLC for the United States Department of Energy. It is located in Lemont, Illinois, outside of Chicago. Argonne conducts research in a variety of fields, including energy, environment, national security, and technology. The laboratory was founded in 1946 as part of the Manhattan Project and has since become one of the largest science and engineering research laboratories in the United States.
