LA City Unlimited Licensed Stationary Engineer – Short-Term Hospital Assignment

Immediate deployment opportunity for experienced Stationary Engineers.

We are seeking highly qualified engineers to support short-term emergency operations at an acute care hospital facility in Los Angeles County.

This assignment requires professionals who can step into a fast-paced healthcare environment and operate independently while maintaining strict compliance, safety, and documentation standards.

Required – No Exceptions

Unlimited LA City Stationary Engineer License (Current and Active)
Applications without this license will not be reviewed.

Required Experience (Healthcare Central Plant)

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience operating and maintaining high-pressure steam boilers rated 500 HP or greater
• Minimum 3–5 years experience in an acute care hospital central plant environment
• Direct experience with:
• High-pressure steam generation and distribution systems
• Boiler feedwater systems and chemical treatment monitoring
• Steam condensate return systems
• Blowdown procedures and safety valve monitoring
• Emergency power systems and load transfer
• Chilled water systems (centrifugal and/or screw chillers)
• Cooling towers and condenser water systems
• Air compressors and compressed air systems
• Medical gas and medical vacuum infrastructure
• Experience responding to plant alarms and emergency conditions independently
• Ability to interpret plant schematics, P&IDs, and system diagrams
• Experience maintaining regulatory and operational logs in compliance with:
• State boiler regulations
• Hospital accreditation standards
• OSHA safety requirements

Technical Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting skills for boiler controls, combustion systems, and monitoring systems
• Familiarity with BAS/EMS systems (Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, etc.)
• Proficient in reading blueprints and mechanical drawings
• Ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and assist with facility-related mechanical tasks when required
• Strong documentation discipline and attention to compliance detail

Professional Expectations

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a high-acuity environment
• Calm and confident during emergency or high-pressure situations
• Strong communication skills with hospital leadership and plant teams
• Professional demeanor and customer-service mindset
• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit fully to scheduled shifts

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Ability to lift tools and equipment up to 100 lbs
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods

Pay: $52.00 - $85.00 per hour

Work Location: In person