ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER-FHS

ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER-FHS

Job ID 392321 Date posted 10/06/2026 Job Expiration Date 01/06/2027

• Rochester, Minnesota
• Full Time
• Facilities
• Remote: No

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Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Chief Engineer serves as the operational and maintenance leader for the Franklin Heating Station District Energy System and functions as the designated second-in-command to the Chief Engineer. The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant operation of central utility generation and distribution systems including high-pressure steam, electrical generation, chilled water production, compressed air, fuel systems, and associated utility infrastructure supporting Mayo Clinic''s critical access hospitals, research facilities, and campus operations.

The Assistant Chief Engineer provides day-to-day leadership for operations, maintenance, workforce development, reliability programs, contractor management, and regulatory compliance activities. The position serves as Acting Chief Engineer during the absence of the Chief Engineer and is expected to develop the leadership, financial, operational, and strategic competencies necessary to assume future Chief Engineer responsibilities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Associates or Bachelor''s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Administration, Industrial Technology, or related field. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in power plant, district energy, utility production, or industrial process operations. Minimum of three (3) years of leadership or supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers, steam turbines, chilled water plants, electrical generation systems, utility distribution systems, thermal energy networks, geothermal systems, microgrids, plant automation and control systems. Demonstrated ability to lead personnel, manage priorities, and make critical operational decisions during emergency situations. Experience in healthcare utility operations preferred. Experience with CMMS systems, reliability-centered maintenance, predictive maintenance technologies, and operational analytics preferred. Experience managing operating and maintenance budgets, and leading capital improvement or infrastructure replacement projects preferred. Minnesota Chief A Stationary Engineer License with a minimum of 10,000 hours of qualifying experience. EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification. . Minnesota Maintenance Electrician License preferred. Valid driver''s license is required.

Required experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in power plant, district energy, utility production, or industrial process operations. Minimum of three (3) years of leadership or supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers, steam turbines, chilled water plants, electrical generation systems, utility distribution systems, thermal energy networks, geothermal systems, microgirds, plant automation and control systems. Demonstrated ability to lead personnel, manage priorities, and make critical operational decisions during emergency situations.

Preferred experience: Experience in healthcare utility operations. Experience with CMMS systems, reliability-centered maintenance, predictive maintenance technologies, and operational analytics. Experience managing operating and maintenance budgets, and leading capital improvement or infrastructure replacement projects.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$114,816.00 - $172,244.80 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Some Nights & Weekends

Weekend Schedule

Some Weekends

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee''s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Stephanie Robinson

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