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Ascension

1st Class Steam Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

Executes daily operational rounds and SCADA/BMS monitoring across all power house equipment, taking ... Work Experience: * 1 year boiler chiller operator experience required. What additional requirements ...

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How much do power house operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for power house operator in the United States is $19.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to get hired as a power house operator?

To get hired as a power house operator, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant technical training, and experience operating power generation equipment. Certifications such as a boiler operator license or power plant operator certification can improve job prospects, and strong mechanical skills are essential for maintaining and troubleshooting equipment.

What is a power house operator?

A power house operator is responsible for managing and maintaining the equipment that generates and distributes power, such as boilers, turbines, and generators. They monitor system performance, perform routine inspections, and ensure safety protocols are followed, often requiring technical skills and certifications in power plant operations.

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Infographic showing various Power House Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,702 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

1st Class Steam Engineer

Washington, DC • On-site

Ascension
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, PTO

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Ascension Healthcare rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 1,048 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

420th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Washington DC

Facility: Providence Hospital/Health System

Department: Maintenance

Schedule: Sun-Wed and Sat 3:00pm - 11:00pm l 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $29.60 to $39.06

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Executes daily operational rounds and SCADA/BMS monitoring across all power house equipment, taking system readings (pressure, temperature, levels) and making adjustments to optimize performance and respond to alarms.

  • Installs, maintains, and repairs heavy power plant machinery, including precise motor and pump alignments to minimize wear and prevent mechanical failure.

  • Performs daily chemical testing and dosage adjustments on boilers, water softeners, and condensate return systems to prevent corrosion and scale buildup.

  • Manages annual boiler teardowns for inspection, adjusting and calibrating fuel-to-air ratios to ensure maximum combustion efficiency and environmental compliance.

  • Tracks real-time facility electrical usage and implemented load-management changes to maintain grid stability and lower operating costs.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Licensed Maintenance Professional specializing in Engineer obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Class 1 Steam Engineer license.

Work Experience:

  • 1 year boiler chiller operator experience required.
What additional requirements you'll need

2 years in high power area preferred.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

St. Louis, MO, US

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