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OPERATING ENGINEER-OPERATION OF PLANT

Union Health
TERRE HAUTE, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2026

You belong at Union!

The Operating Engineer staff are a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care.
Become a valued member of our maintenance crew, where you'll showcase your skills in repairing and maintaining a diverse range of equipment and systems.

With opportunities to troubleshoot, anticipate potential issues, and take direct action, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and functionality of our facilities.

Join us as we provide compassionate service and high-quality care to the Wabash Valley Communities. We are committed to helping you find a role that recognizes your interests, expertise, and talent and helping you achieve your long-term career goals and aspirations. At Union, you’ll experience an inclusive environment in which you are empowered to be your best self every day.

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

  • Part-time and Full-time schedules
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Paid Time Off starting day one.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
  • Career Paths 
  • Success Sharing
  • 403b Retirement Employer Match.
  • Much More!

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health


Operating Engineer Details

Essential Job Duties:

  • Assists the Central Energy Plant Tech 1 to maintain and operate high pressure boilers with combination natural gas/fuel oil burners in the Central Energy Plant.
  • Performs scheduled preventative maintenance, and unscheduled maintenance repairs on all Central Energy Plant equipment.
  • Prepares all boiler(s) and chiller(s) and other pressure vessels for inspection when necessary, in any or all buildings.
  • Operates system controls and/or computer-generated programs as necessary for the operation of the Central Energy Plant.
  • Services and cleans mechanical room equipment in each building including but not limited to equipment, work areas and floors.
  • Checks and records equipment data from meters, pressure gauges, temperature gauges, voltage meters, fuel pressures, oil pressures, and fuel supply if operating on standby fuel.
  • Analyzes, anticipates and, if necessary, takes immediate corrective action on potential problem conditions.
  • The employee will be available as a CEP Tech II to fill shifts during vacation periods or whenever any Central Energy Plant Tech II is unable to work his shift.
  • Works overtime, rotates shifts and holidays.

 

Qualifications:

  • Electrical/mechanical background; knowledge of steam generation; knowledge of chill water generation and distribution systems; ability to interpret blueprints; ability to follow prescribed water treatment program under the direction of the water treatment vendor.
  • Basic knowledge of pneumatic and digital controls including flow diagrams.
  • Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Working knowledge of NFPA, ISDH, AIA , IOSHA, HFPA, Life Safety 101 codes and standards as applied to the Health Care Industry.
  • Knowledge of supplies and equipment necessary for the mechanical operation of all facilities outlined previously.
  • Knowledge of all mechanical/electrical systems and operations associated with the Health Care industry.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with employees, customers, and staff
     

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

 

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

 

 

 

Salary : $5,250

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