Enter a job title or keyword

Stationary Engineer


Job Location:

Newark, DE - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 40 - 45
Posted: 15 October 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Stationary Engineer
Primary Location: Newark OH (100% Onsite)
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (3 months with opportunity to extend/Convert)

OVERVIEW
TalentFish is casting a line for a Stationary Engineer to support Plant Operations at a hospital in Newark this hands-on role youll operate inspect troubleshoot and maintain the high-pressure boilers chillers and auxiliary equipment that provide the hospitals heating cooling power and water.

This is a 3 month contract with the opportunity to convert to permanent employment. The schedule is 12-hour day shifts (6:45 AM7:15 PM with a 30-minute lunch) on a swing-shift rotation so flexibility on days of the week is required. Start date is ASAP upon completion of onboarding.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE. (IDEAL EXPERIENCE)

  • Current State of Ohio Stationary Engineer license (required)

  • Valid Ohio drivers license (required)

  • High school diploma or GED

  • 23 years of boiler room operations experience including operating and maintaining boilers and related plant equipment

  • Hands-on experience with high-pressure boilers steam systems chillers pumps condensers and HVAC equipment

  • Experience with water sampling and treatment control panels and plant logs

  • Familiarity with turbines steam engines and automated plant monitoring systems

  • Ability to work independently within established procedures and follow safe operating practices

  • Ability to direct and train Plant Operations Assistant staff

  • Flexibility to work assigned days of the week on a swing-shift schedule

  • Ability to interview onsite

WHAT YOULL DO. (SKILLS USED IN THIS POSITION)

  • Operate inspect and maintain high-pressure boilers chillers and auxiliary plant equipment serving the hospital

  • Conduct hourly plant rounds monitoring gauges meters controls and equipment for malfunctions or abnormal conditions

  • Record operating readings for steam water gas fuel oil air pressure and other plant systems

  • Maintain boiler water levels adjust feed-pump pressure perform blowdowns and adjust equipment to meet changing plant loads

  • Collect and test boiler feedwater condensate and other water samples; perform chemical treatment and document results

  • Monitor automated plant controls and respond to alarms failures and performance issues by troubleshooting repairing or escalating

  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC heating cooling ventilation and related building equipment

  • Monitor refrigerator monitoring systems and coordinate adjustments with appropriate personnel

  • Monitor hospital oxygen and nitrous oxide supplies and pressures and coordinate replenishment

  • Maintain a safe orderly boiler room and plant area

  • Complete required documentation work schedules annual training and other Plant Operations duties

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The expected pay rate for this position is $40-45 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The pay range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check which may include but is not limited to reference checks education verification employment verification drug testing criminal records checks and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end clients background check policies and applicable laws.

TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI video screening and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee consultant and client experience possible. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!