Facilities Engineer II-Facilities Full Time Nights

The Facilities Engineer II reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• As a licensed operating engineer operates and maintains building mechanical systems and equipment. Power Plant equipment includes high pressure boilers chillers and medical air compressors. The goals are to operate the equipment safely efficiently and reliably with the minimal occurrences of unscheduled addition to provide comfortable condition and safe occupant ambient space.

Responsibilities :

• Operates and assists in maintaining and repairing all power plant equipment with minor supervision. Monitors other engineering systems and to take emergency actions as necessary.
• Operates high pressure boilers and related equipment. Which includes chillers cooling towers domestic hot water heating system water heating system generators electrical switchgear energy management system.
• Properly performs safety checks on plant equipment. Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Cleans and paints equipment piping and associated accessories in power plant and mechanical rooms.
• Chemically analyzes boiler chiller cooling tower and all closed loop systems.
• Performs chemical analysis test and adds the correct amount of chemicals to keep a prescribed balance in boiler cooling tower and closed loops.
• Changes and disposes of chemical drums properly and uses proper safety equipment while working with chemicals. Understands the importance of chemical balance in all systems.
• Responds to plant emergencies and knows location of firefighting equipment.
• Responds to service requests and performs problem assessment troubleshooting correction and documentation.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with organizational and regulatory protocols policies and standards.
• Operates facility equipment and systems on a routine and as needed basis in a safe and efficient manner.
• May assist contractors / vendors with repairs maintenance and construction.

Qualifications : Required :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years relevant building maintenance experience
• Technical training in maintenance field; HVAC / R trade school certifiction or equivalent
• Licensed as a Stationary Engineer OR the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Valid drivers license (must provide Driving Abstract)
• Physical Demand Requirement :

Physical demands required for this role include lift / carry up to 70 pounds and a push / pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred :

• Hospital or military experience
• One year training in Boiler Maintenance
• Current universal refrigerant certification

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility :  Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Data Center Experience,Facilities Maintenance,Maximo,Facilities Management,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,CMMS,OSHA,Maintenance,Mechanical Engineering,Microsoft Project,QA / QC

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1