Engineer - Plant *First Grade

Why work at TidalHealth?

Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke as 2022-2023 High Performing hospitals for 11 challenging and elective health conditions; the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and scholarship programs to grow both personally and professionally.

Plant Engineer Position Summary

Operates, maintains and repairs stationary mechanical equipment, such as chillers, cooling towers, pumps, steam boilers, hot water boilers, valves, temperature controls, air handling units, microwave disinfection unit, power systems, and all ancillary plant equipment to provide for utilities such as light, heat, air conditioning services for the hospital campus. Maintains energy systems, procedures, and measures including system analysis and reporting. Delivers exceptional quality and service to all patients and other customers. Through a constant pursuit of excellence and respect for every individual, fosters and environment of participation, teamwork and professional growth.

Plant Engineer Position Requirements

Education

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with college level courses in physical sciences preferred. High school diploma or equivalent is required; experience and/or certifications in lieu of a diploma may be considered. 
• Industry courses in flame safeguard, code compliance, energy systems and mechanical equipment desirable.
• May be required to be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
• May be required to complete Fire Brigade training and management classes.

Experience

• Five years experience required in a large physical plant working with boiler, chillers, generators and ancillary equipment.
• State of Maryland first grade engineer's license required.
• Demonstrated experience with energy management systems and energy reduction measures required.

Plant Engineer Work Schedule

• May be assigned to any shift.
• May be assigned to weekend duty.

Plant Engineer Benefits 

• At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.