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Melwood Horticultural Training Center

First Class Stationary Engineer

gaithersburg, MD

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First-Class Stationary EngineerThe First-Class Stationary Engineer is located in Gaithersburg, MD and operates, monitors, maintains, and repairs industrial utility plant equipment that provides steam generation, chilled water production, compressed air, and electrical generation services. This position supports 24-hour operation of critical infrastructure systems while ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted utility plant performance.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOperate and monitor high-pressure steam generation equipment and associated auxiliary systems.Maintain proper steam pressure, water levels, feedwater controls, and combustion efficiency.Conduct chemical testing, water treatment activities, and blowdown adjustments required to maintain system performance.Operate and monitor chilled water production systems, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and associated distribution equipment.Operate and maintain air compressors, air dryers, and compressed air distribution systems.Operate and monitor combined heat and power (CHP) or cogeneration equipment, including associated steam and electrical generation systems.Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs on plant equipment.Troubleshoot and repair digital, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.Repair pumps, valves, piping systems, and related mechanical equipment.Monitor system alarms and respond to abnormal operating conditions and emergencies.Maintain accurate operating logs, maintenance records, inspection reports, and shift turnover documentation.Perform housekeeping duties to maintain safe and orderly work areas.Comply with all safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, PPE requirements, and operational standards.Remain onsite during assigned shifts and participate in rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, and approved overtime coverage as required.Equipment ResponsibilitiesHigh-pressure steam boilers and associated feedwater systems.Centrifugal chillers and chilled water production systems.Cooling towers and condenser water systems.Air compressors and compressed air systems.Combined heat and power (CHP) / cogeneration equipment.Pumps, valves, heat exchangers, control systems, and ancillary utility plant equipment.Minimum QualificationsCurrent Maryland Grade 1 (First-Class Stationary Engineer) License required.Current EPA Universal CFC Certification required.Minimum two (2) years of independent operating experience as a First-Class Stationary Engineer on comparable industrial equipment.Experience with industrial boiler operations, central utility plant systems, chilled water production, and cogeneration systems.Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system problems.Working knowledge of computerized control systems, pneumatic systems, and electrical controls.Ability to obtain and maintain all required site access credentials and security clearances.Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operating environment.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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gaithersburg, MD, 20877, US

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