1st Class Steam Engineer

Your future role at a glance

Location: Washington DC

Facility: Providence Hospital/Health System

Department: Maintenance

Schedule: Days l Full-time l 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $29.60 to $39.06

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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

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 Engineer obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Class 1 Steam Engineer license.

Work Experience:

• 1 year boiler chiller operator experience required.

What additional preferences we''re seeking

2 years in high power area preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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