A Stationary Engineer is a professional who installs, repairs, and maintains plant machinery and components such as electrical controls, switching and motor controls. They monitor and inspect plant equipment and recommend preventive maintenance strategies. In this blog post we describe the primary responsibilities and the most in-demand hard and soft skills for Stationary Engineers.

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Main Responsibilities of Stationary Engineer

The following list describes the typical responsibilities of a Stationary Engineer:

Address

• Address emergency repairs as required.

• Address issues with a sense of urgency and attention to detail.

Adjust

• Adjust chiller plant operation to comply with service quality standards.

• Adjust HVAC systems water chemistry through testing, treatment, retesting and recording of readings.

Analyze

• Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunction.

• Analyze process data and make decisions on equipment maintenance and improvement activities.

Assist in

• Assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures.

• Assist in training new engineers.

• Assist in training of new engineers.

• Assist Operating Engineers with achieving their goals.

• Assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.

• Assist the engine room and boiler room operators as necessary.

• Assist with new equipment installation.

Attend

• Attend periodic training seminars.

• Attend work and safety meetings as required.

Bulk

Bulk fluid unloading and process fluid transferring.

Check

• Check and monitor the emergency generators during power outages.

• Check combustion level in boiler, proper mixture of fuel and air, and boiler water.

• Check log sheets of Refrigeration, boilers, coolers temperatures, air system, etc..

• Check the various buffer tanks and sees to the proper function of detection tubes and metering pumps.

Clean

• Clean and lubricate machinery and components.

• Clean work area upon completion of assignment.

Collect

• Collect and maintain as required data and records.

• Collect data, maintain records, and provide comprehensive logbook entries.

Communicate

Communicate equipment status, conduct rounds, and maintain and record information.

Complete

• Complete all required C&W Safety Training as scheduled annually.

• Complete CAPA implementation and closeout.

• Complete Hazard Assessments as necessary.

Comply

• Comply safety documents to support the department specific activities.

• Comply the incident report and forward documentation to Sandoz supervisor and QA responsible.

• Comply with all policies and procedures established for the building.

• Comply with all policies for the safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials.

Conduct

• Conduct daily boiler rounds and facility checks.

• Conduct maintenance effectiveness / optimization reviews.

• Conduct performance counseling and performance management of direct reports.

• Conduct tests and adds chemicals as required.

Consult

Consult with Supervision and other mechanics on problem resolution / troubleshooting.

Contribute to

• Contribute to a healthy work environment, while maintaining high food safety standards.

• Contribute to the team and the whole facility in a positive way.

Control

Control the daily operation of all mechanical equipment in the physical plant and buildings.

Coordinate

• Coordinate maintenance activities of trade contractors.

• Coordinate with outside contractors regarding maintenance and repairs to related equipment.

Create

Create preventive maintenance checklists for new equipment.

Determine

Determine when to switch to backup equipment or shut down equipment.

Develop

Develop system modification plans and estimates jobs for remodel activities.

Dismantle

Dismantle machines and equipment to gain access to problem area using hand tools and power tools.

Document

• Document and report activities to supervisor.

• Document and respond to all activities that occur during shift of responsibility.

• Document work activities completely through work orders and daily labor record.

Ensure

• Ensure compliance of current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

• Ensure proper operation of refrigeration systems and boilers within legal limit.

• Ensure that repair works and equipment preventative maintenance schedules are completed on time.

Evaluate

Evaluate and maintain equipment to ensure or improve safety and production efficiency.

Follow

• Follow blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications.

• Follow the situation to respond to directions from command posts.

Formulate

Formulate and implements the preventative maintenance program for the building.

Foster

• Foster and supports a team environment.

• Foster Collaboration and Teamwork.

Fulfill

Fulfill all Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, WHMIS and MSDS requirements.

Inspect

Inspect machinery and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.

Install

• Install and rebuild air compressors.

• Install and rebuild industrial air compressors.

• Install and rebuild pumps and motors.

• Install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls.

• Install and repair plumbing / piping / tubing.

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical controls, switching and motor controls.

Interpret

Interpret mechanical drawings, construction drawings and machine manuals.

Isolate

Isolate and lock out equipment to support / perform maintenance activities.

Keep

Keep Supervision informed of problem issues.

Lead

• Lead and participate in continuous process improvement activities throughout brewery.

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the boiler systems and steam power of the plant.

Maintain

• Maintain all boilers, Compressors, HVAC , Dust Collectors and auxiliary equipment.

• Maintain and clean plant machinery, equipment and building during operations.

• Maintain and record entries in logbook.

• Maintain appropriate oil, glycol and cooling water parameters as required by utility systems.

• Maintain compliance to State, County, or City Ordinances, Codes, or Laws.

• Maintain Current Fork Truck & Aerial Lift Operators License.

• Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities.

• Maintain inventory of water testing and dosing chemicals.

• Maintain logs and enters information into the log computer.

• Maintain / Monitor / Check all refrigeration equipment requirements to TSSA Standards.

• Maintain / Monitor / Test / log all steam generating requirements by operation code.

• Maintain necessary chemical treatment at specified parameters, e.g. level, pH, conductivity, etc..

• Maintain required records of operations in a clear and precise manner.

Make

• Make sound mechanical judgments during preventive and corrective equipment maintenance.

• Make recommendations and prepares orders for spare parts, additional stock room items, tools, etc..

Manage

Manage contractors providing improvement services to the facility.

Measure

Measure temperature flow and pressure.

Monitor

• Monitor and inspect plant equipment.

• Monitor Energy Management.

• Monitor inventory / order materials for Boiler House.

• Monitor / adjusts all equipment for safe & efficient operations.

• Monitor operation and maintains refrigeration, chilled water and air conditioning equipment.

• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.

Obtain

Obtain appropriate approval from Leadership and properly documents transactions.

Operate

• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

• Operate and control a CO2 collection, purification, liquefaction, and distribution systems.

• Operate and control air compressors in an efficient manner without interruptions to production.

• Operate and control operations associated with an electrical power distribution panel.

• Operate and control steam boilers and auxiliary equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• Operate and maintain building equipment and building operations as directed by the chief engineer.

• Operate and maintain high pressure boilers.

• Operate and maintain resin bed deionized water systems.

• Operate and maintain waste water treatment.

• Operate automated control systems.

• Operate and maintain tools and equipment of the trade.

• Operate control consoles in control rooms for building maintenance and building automation systems.

• Operate, regulate, and monitor all Plant equipment in an efficient and safe manner.

• Operate water conditioning equipment.

Oversee

• Oversee completion of all prescribed records and logs at assigned plants.

• Oversee fuel oil and natural gas transfer and storage at assigned plant.

Participate in

• Participate in plant equipment repairs / installations.

• Participate in the Employee Safety Concern Process.

Perform

• Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building(s).

• Perform all work using the proper safety equipment and in a safe manner.

• Perform all work with a strong customer service or servant heart mentality and presence.

• Perform and / or completes all tenant service requests accurately and expediently.

• Perform assigned duties in accordance with all published Company operating and safety policies.

• Perform assigned maintenance and housekeeping.

• Perform boiler water and evaporative condenser water chemical treatment.

• Perform building operational duties in accordance with TSSA regulations for a guarded power plant.

• Perform daily boiler water testing as required under TSSA regulation.

• Perform equipment maintenance and system inspections.

• Perform first echelon cleaning, repair and maintenance of boilers, chillers, and pumps.

• Perform general maintenance on facilities related equipment as per MP2 maintenance program.

• Perform minor mechanical piping repairs.

• Perform minor repairs to material handling equipment, building facility and grounds.

• Perform miscellaneous clean up as necessary.

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Operations management.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

• Perform periodic inspections of equipment and repairs of such equipment.

• Perform Plant security & safety checks.

• Perform preventative maintenance.

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks in a timely manner.

• Perform preventive maintenance on all base building and critical system equipment.

• Perform preventive maintenance on all building and critical system equipment.

• Perform process control and operational laboratory tests, boiler water tests as required.

• Perform routine equipment cleaning and general housekeeping duties.

• Perform routine equipment maintenance.

• Perform routine HVAC, Carpentry, Plumbing, & Electrical repairs / PM's.

• Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance as required.

• Perform start-up procedure.

• Perform tasks on each shift in the Cogeneration Plant.

• Perform troubleshooting of mechanical related equipment.

• Perform Utility Plant security and safety checks.

• Perform water tests and adds chemicals such as water softener.

• Perform work within structured safety, maintenance, and operating procedures.

Prepare

• Prepare and assists technicians, supervisors and planners in preparing labor and material estimates.

• Prepare requisitions for materials and spare parts in accordance with College procedures.

Promote

Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Provide

• Provide additional support for vacations, illness, holidays, etc..

• Provide Facility Maintenance support to ensure efficient operation of all equipment.

• Provide guidance to General Workers and Maintenance personnel when working jointly on assignments.

• Provide oversight of tasks performed by the Stationary Engineers in "Penthouse 7”.

• Provide support to Engineering / supervision in obtaining cost estimates.

• Provide work direction to staff as per O. Reg.

Pull

Pull wiring to machinery, motors, operating parts, etc..

Reach

Reach with hands and arms.

Read

• Read and interpret OEM Manuals.

• Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams.

• Read precision instruments.

• Read meters and gauge or automatic recording devices to verify operating conditions.

Receive

Receive information relevant to previous shift.

Recognize

Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them.

Recommend

Recommend preventive maintenance strategies to ensure the reliability of critical plant equipment.

Record

Record Cogeneration plant readings, gas meter readings, and conductivity of boiler water.

Repair

Repair broken parts using brazing, soldering, and welding equipment and hand tools.

Replace

Replace bearings in all types of motors.

Research

Research and select materials for equipment and systems installation, repair, and maintenance.

Respond to

• Respond effectively to all emergencies.

• Respond to WPMS alarms as required in a timely and professional manner.

• Respond to written, verbal trouble calls from building tenants.

Return

Return systems to normal operation.

Schedule

Schedule, perform and may oversee preventive maintenance.

Set up

Set up charts on meters, controls and related systems and records initial readings.

Start up

Start up and shut down turbogenerators and boilers when necessary.

Support

• Support and complies with Food Safety, Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety.

• Support energy conservation measures.

• Support the Director of Facilities and the operations.

• Support the installation of new equipment and systems.

• Support the repairs and overhauls of chilled water plant.

Take

• Take effective action to reduce the effect of equipment casualties.

• Take ownership and accountability for enhancing results or minimizing problems.

• Take ownership of assigned tasks and complete them in a timely and efficient manner.

• Take routine plant readings and performs equipment rounds.

Test

Test hot water, temperature and other conditions.

Train

Train others in essential job functions, as needed.

Troubleshoot

• Troubleshoot and identify root-causes for failures quickly and accurately.

• Troubleshoot equipment performance issues, mechanical problems and equipment failures.

• Troubleshoot, perform corrective action or minor repairs.

• Troubleshoot, perform corrective action or minor repairs as required.

Use

Use hand tools, power tools, welders and precision measuring instruments.

Utilize

• Utilize Energy Management System to operate equipment.

• Utilize Pre-Task Planning Methods.

• Utilize technical equipment to include computers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, etc..

Verify

Verify field conditions and perform any necessary repairs or adjustments.

Wire

Wire single and three phase motors.

Write

• Write plant or building operation reports.

• Write work orders for identification and repair of plant equipment.

Most In-demand Hard Skills

The following list describes the most required technical skills of a Stationary Engineer:

1. Electrical engineering

2. Read Blueprints

Most In-demand Soft Skills

The following list describes the most required soft skills of a Stationary Engineer:

1. Written and oral communication skills

2. Interpersonal skills

3. Analytical ability

4. Identify and prioritize major and critical alarms