Blue Seal Engineer - Per Diem - Day Jobs in North Bergen at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

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The Blue Seal Engineer operates and ensures the operation of high pressure boilers. Controls the generation of continuous supply of all steam and hot water and ensures the operation of chiller and cooling tower and makes necessary repairs as needed. Ensures the flow of the work.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Blue Seal Engineer at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Ensures flow of work and reports aberrations to department management.
• Maintains, on a daily basis, pressure and proper work levels and anticipated variation in steam load according to departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Inspects, cleans and repairs equipment on a daily basis and lubricates as needed and as recommended by manufacturers specifications.
• Performs, on a daily basis, boiler water tests and adds appropriate treatment chemicals as needed according to chemical company recommendations.
• Advises Supervisor, as needed, of emergency situations and difficulties or unusual conditions.
• Maintains, on a daily basis, and performs visual check of vacuum pumps according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Operates during air conditioning season, air conditioning chillers and adds appropriate chemical treatment of water towers as per chemical manufacturer schedule. Maintains all related records.
• Maintains and performs visual checks on a daily basis of pressure reading on all fire sprinkler gauges.
• Maintains, on a daily basis, operating records according to department Policies and Procedures. 
• Maintains, on a daily basis, a clean work area, observing all safety regulations regarding all plant operations.
• Performs minor repairs as needed.
• Communicates professionally with supervisor, co-workers and outside vendors.
• Schedules boiler shutdowns for annual inspections in a timely fashion.
• Schedule work orders for routine boiler room maintenance using appropriate work requests. Review orders with supervisor.
• Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for department and Medical Center.
• Ensures, as needed, proper operation of emergency generator in the event of a power failure according to department Policies and Procedures.
• Ensures, as needed, according to department Policies and Procedures proper operation of fire pumps during fire drills or fire alarm activation.
• Cleans, paints and maintains as needed all equipment.
• May be required to use chemicals wearing the appropriate PPE.
• Maintains appearance/manner while on duty that reflects PMC in a positive light.
• Promotes a sense of teamwork in the work area. Maintaining a focus on work not interpersonal issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Equipment Operated: High pressure boilers, chillers, vacuum pumps, generator, compressors, watering tower, monitors, phones, valves, gauges, chemical feed pumps, oil tank, electrical distribution panels, switches and fuses.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in operating high pressure boilers
• Current High Pressure New Jersey Blue Seal Engineer
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• High Pressure New Jersey Blue Seal Engineer 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! 

Compensation
Starting at $32.17 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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