Combustion Engineer

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is committed to clinical excellence and devoted to our mission of building a healthier future for our communities. We are seeking a Combustion Engineer (Power Plant Maintenance) to support operations at Rhode Island Hospital by maintaining and repairing critical power plant equipment. In this role, you will inspect, service, and repair high-pressure boilers, medical waste incinerators, and related systems to ensure compliance with state regulations and safety standards while supporting reliable facility operations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of high-pressure boilers, turbo-generators, medical waste incinerators, and other power plant equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation
• Calibrate and maintain temperature monitors, transmitters, air pollution equipment, and HVAC energy management control systems
• Repair and replace Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment, including analog and digital input/output components and associated control systems
• Maintain communication wiring and peer-to-peer control systems, replace defective loop controllers, and assist with reprogramming of process controllers
• Utilize computer systems to create preventive maintenance schedules and maintain records, reports, and spreadsheets related to repairs, parts usage, and system performance
• Operate machine shop equipment such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, presses, and saws to fabricate or modify parts as needed
• Perform duties of Boiler Operator, Incinerator Operator, or Power Plant Operating Engineer as required to support staffing needs
• Support general maintenance and upkeep of the boiler room, generating plant, and autoclave areas, including cleaning, painting, and minor facility repairs

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or vocational school completion required
• 3-5 years of related experience in power plant maintenance or boiler operations required; training in advanced electronic controls and boiler operations from a technical school, military training, or equivalent experience considered
• Current Boiler Operator License from the City of Providence required; Stationary Operating Engineer License from the City of Providence must be obtained within one year of hire
• Working knowledge of steam thermodynamics, generators, electrical systems, air pollution regulations, electronic burner management systems, and electronic control devices
• Demonstrated mechanical and electronic troubleshooting ability with experience diagnosing and repairing complex equipment Working at Brown University Health As of October 15, 2024, Lifespan is now Brown University Health.

Our name has changed, but our dedication to exceptional patient care and collaborative medicine remains the same. Here, you'll work within a multidisciplinary environment that supports teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence. If you are passionate about supporting critical healthcare infrastructure in a mission-driven setting, we invite you to join one of the nation's Top 100 health systems. jobs.brownhealth.org Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person