Stationary Engineer

Position Title: Stationary Engineer
Primary Location: Newark, OH (100% Onsite)
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (3 months, with opportunity to extend/Convert)

OVERVIEW
TalentFish is casting a line for a Stationary Engineer to support Plant Operations at a hospital in Newark, Ohio. In this hands-on role, you'll operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain the high-pressure boilers, chillers, and auxiliary equipment that provide the hospital's heating, cooling, power, and water.

This is a 3 month+ contract with the opportunity to convert to permanent employment. The schedule is 12-hour day shifts (6:45 AM–7:15 PM with a 30-minute lunch) on a swing-shift rotation, so flexibility on days of the week is required. Start date is ASAP upon completion of onboarding.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE. (IDEAL EXPERIENCE)

• Current State of Ohio Stationary Engineer license (required)

• Valid Ohio driver's license (required)

• High school diploma or GED

• 2–3 years of boiler room operations experience, including operating and maintaining boilers and related plant equipment

• Hands-on experience with high-pressure boilers, steam systems, chillers, pumps, condensers, and HVAC equipment

• Experience with water sampling and treatment, control panels, and plant logs

• Familiarity with turbines, steam engines, and automated plant monitoring systems

• Ability to work independently within established procedures and follow safe operating practices

• Ability to direct and train Plant Operations Assistant staff

• Flexibility to work assigned days of the week on a swing-shift schedule

• Ability to interview onsite

WHAT YOU'LL DO. (SKILLS USED IN THIS POSITION)

• Operate, inspect, and maintain high-pressure boilers, chillers, and auxiliary plant equipment serving the hospital

• Conduct hourly plant rounds, monitoring gauges, meters, controls, and equipment for malfunctions or abnormal conditions

• Record operating readings for steam, water, gas, fuel oil, air pressure, and other plant systems

• Maintain boiler water levels, adjust feed-pump pressure, perform blowdowns, and adjust equipment to meet changing plant loads

• Collect and test boiler, feedwater, condensate, and other water samples; perform chemical treatment and document results

• Monitor automated plant controls and respond to alarms, failures, and performance issues by troubleshooting, repairing, or escalating

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, and related building equipment

• Monitor refrigerator monitoring systems and coordinate adjustments with appropriate personnel

• Monitor hospital oxygen and nitrous oxide supplies and pressures and coordinate replenishment

• Maintain a safe, orderly boiler room and plant area

• Complete required documentation, work schedules, annual training, and other Plant Operations duties

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The expected pay rate for this position is $40-45 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The pay range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.

TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!