1st Class Steam Engineer

**Your future role at a glance**

+ Location: Washington DC

+ Facility: Ascension Providence Hospital/Health System

+ Department: Maintenance

+ Schedule: Sun-Wed and Sat 3:00pm - 11:00pm l 40 hours per week

+ Salary Range: $29.60 to $39.06

**How you’ll make an impact in this role**

+ Executes daily operational rounds and SCADA/BMS monitoring across all power house equipment, taking system readings (pressure, temperature, levels) and making adjustments to optimize performance and respond to alarms.

+ Installs, maintains, and repairs heavy power plant machinery, including precise motor and pump alignments to minimize wear and prevent mechanical failure.

+ Performs daily chemical testing and dosage adjustments on boilers, water softeners, and condensate return systems to prevent corrosion and scale buildup.

+ Manages annual boiler teardowns for inspection, adjusting and calibrating fuel-to-air ratios to ensure maximum combustion efficiency and environmental compliance.

+ Tracks real-time facility electrical usage and implemented load-management changes to maintain grid stability and lower operating costs.

**What minimum requirements you’ll need**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ Licensed Maintenance Professional specializing in Engineering obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

+ Class 1 Steam Engineer license.

Work Experience:

+ 1 year boiler chiller operator experience required.

Additional Preferences:

+ 2 years in high power area preferred.

**Benefits that help you thrive**

+ **Comprehensive health coverage:** medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

+ **Financial security & retirement:** employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

+ **Time to recharge:** pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

+ **Career growth:** Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

+ **Emotional well-being:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

+ **Family support:** parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

+ **Other benefits:** optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

**Min Salary:** 29.60

**Max Salary** 39.06

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