Operating Engineer

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

As an Operating Engineer you will independently perform journeyman-level duties responsible for daily operational issues concerning the energy plant hospital and associated equipment/systems.

Every day you will design construct install or maintain building systems and equipment ensuring safety functionality efficiency and occupant comfort. You will also monitor equipment/system problems and recommend solutions for optimal facility performance.

Success in this role requires extensive technical expertise a strong commitment to safety and efficiency excellent problem-solving and autonomous work with high operational standards.

• Performs preventive maintenance (oils motors changes belts and filters paints and cleans) on boilers and related equipment such as ventilating and refrigeration equipment air conditioning machinery generators suction fans pumps and compressors.
  
  Reads gauges to check water level steam pressure and operation of valves and auxiliary pumps. Starts and stops pumps. Fires gas or oil-fired boilers. Adjusts fuel and airflow. Regulates water level.

• Monitors maintains and makes minor repairs to mechanical devices (pumps fans motors compressors gear boxes etc.) in operation.
  
  Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; starts devices to test their performance.Assists if needed in performing major repairs.

• Maintains a logbook detailing the operation of boilers and/or pumping equipment and documents maintenance work performed.
• Alerts personnel regarding safety and hazards to ensure safe procedures and equipment.

• Two years of vocational/technical training (including courses in mechanics electricity and electronics) and minimum of five years of recent related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities upon hire or
• any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. and
• Boiler Operator: WA upon hire

Preferred

• minimum of five years of recent related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities in hospital commercial or industrial setting.