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

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.