Stationary EngineerBrookhaven National Laboratory

Power Up Your Career at Brookhaven National Laboratory!

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and be part of something bigger? Brookhaven National Laboratory’s (BNL) Facilities & Operation (F&O) Directorate is looking for a driven and dedicated Stationary Engineer to join our Energy & Utilities Division, the team that keeps the Lab running 24/7/365!

This is more than just a job it’s a chance to be part of a mission of cutting-edge science and technology. As a Stationary Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in powering one of the world’s leading research institutions. You’ll begin on a steady day shift (Mon-Friday, 8am to 4pm) and after qualifying transition into a dynamic rotational schedule that ensures variety and challenge six days on, two days off, around the clock.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive union wages starting at $47.50/hour, plus a 15% shift differential pay premium.

• Opportunities for overtime

• Excellent benefits, including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, fitness facilities, paid parental leave, and on-site childcare

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Eastern Long Island work location (Brookhaven Township)

Position Description

Under minimum supervision, you will operate, maintain, and repair any heat generation equipment, facilities, and auxiliary and related equipment within the BNL Central Steam Facility. You may also be required to assign, direct, or check the work of others. personnel in connection with assigned responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment in a safe and conscientious manner following safety rules, procedures, and actively participating in safety programs, such as confined space, lock-out/tag-out, etc.

• Maintain records and logbooks, of rounds and inspections performed.

• Operate, monitor, and secure boilers and balance of plant equipment.  Recognize abnormal conditions and take corrective action.

• Perform routine and demand maintenance and repairs as necessary to keep the plant operating at optimal efficiency.

• Perform daily chemical test analysis of all operating systems such as boilers, water softeners, feedwater, and condensate systems.

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual planned maintenance on boilers and auxiliary equipment as assigned.

• Assist in maintaining a high level of housekeeping, inventory, and maintenance of tools

• It is understood that the above list of duties is not all inclusive of every duty performed by this position but does include the major elements in the job.

• Minimum of 7-years prior experience as an operator/watch stander in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam plants and plant controls. 

• In lieu of above, a Bachelor of Science in marine engineering or similar technical degree; or completion of US Navy, multi-year union, or similar technically accredited program leading to a recognized certificate or license for the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam plants and plant control systems.

• Ability to learn and maintain a thorough understanding of the operation and control of the boilers including computer control systems, instrumentation & controls, safety systems, water testing, functioning of the water softener, feed water pumps, condensate pumps, deaerators, fuel oil transfer pumps, air compressors, and steam pumps.

• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to respond to a complex set of circumstances.

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to effectively assist in maintenance and repairs including skill in the use of tools and equipment relating to the mechanical and electrical trades.

• Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate.

• The ability to work 8-hour rotating shifts and extended hours if necessary.

• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license.

Brookhaven National Laboratory advances fundamental research in nuclear and particle physics to gain a deeper understanding of matter, energy, space, and time. Our work includes groundbreaking projects like the Electron-Ion Collider and ATLAS experiments exploring the collective nature of quark soup's radial expansion. We apply photon sciences and nanomaterials research to address critical energy challenges facing the nation. Our cross-disciplinary teams conduct research on computation, sustainable energy, national security, and Earth's ecosystems at our Discovery Park facility, contributing to scientific breakthroughs that shape our understanding of the universe.