1st Class Steam Engineer

Ascension Health Alliance
  • Washington, DC
  • $29.60–$39.06 Per Hour
17 days ago

Job Description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Washington DC
  • Facility: Ascension Providence Hospital/Health System
  • Department: Maintenance
  • Schedule: Sun-Wed and Sat 3:00pm - 11:00pm l 40 hours per week
  • Salary Range: $29.60 to $39.06

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Executes daily operational rounds and SCADA/BMS monitoring across all power house equipment, taking system readings (pressure, temperature, levels) and making adjustments to optimize performance and respond to alarms.
  • Installs, maintains, and repairs heavy power plant machinery, including precise motor and pump alignments to minimize wear and prevent mechanical failure.
  • Performs daily chemical testing and dosage adjustments on boilers, water softeners, and condensate return systems to prevent corrosion and scale buildup.
  • Manages annual boiler teardowns for inspection, adjusting and calibrating fuel-to-air ratios to ensure maximum combustion efficiency and environmental compliance.
  • Tracks real-time facility electrical usage and implemented load-management changes to maintain grid stability and lower operating costs.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Licensed Maintenance Professional specializing in Engineering obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Class 1 Steam Engineer license.

Work Experience:

  • 1 year boiler chiller operator experience required.

Additional Preferences:

  • 2 years in high power area preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington, DC
Salary$29.60–$39.06 Per Hour

Skills

  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Environmental Complianceunmatched
  • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
  • Hospital Systemsunmatched
  • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
  • Power Plantunmatched
  • Pumpsunmatched
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Time Trackingunmatched

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