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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Apprentice Boiler Engineer will learn how to Fire Boilers and controls generation of the required steam demand for heating Hospital Buildings, Absorption Units, Sterilizers and Auxiliary Equipment. Operates absorbers, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps and water treatment equipment. This is a three year Apprenticeship program to create a full time shift engineer knowable to operate the central utility plant.
Responsibilities:
- Assist operator to equipment needs in the Power Plant. Maintains safety of equipment in and around the Power Plant. Repairs and lubricated equipment by performing such duties and assigned. Keeps Power Plant floors in a clean and safe condition.
- Observes all gauge readings, pressure, temperature, flow, and vacuums while on duty and records accurately all such values in the Power Plant log. Records any and all acts while on duty in the Power Plant Log. Log sheets are checked daily for information by the Operating Engineer.
- Cleans Boilers, burners, repairs and lubricates equipment as required.
- Reports any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of Power Plant equipment in the Power Plant Log.
- Utilizes electrical and mechanical tools, hand tools, ladders, scaffolds, lifts, gauges, meters, etc. to perform required work.
- Trains on how to operates maintains and repairs chillers, absorbers, cooling towers, pumps compressors, and all other equipment located in boiler room as required for generation of steam, hot water, and chilled water.
- Trains on how to clean the cooling towers, strainers and conduct routing procedures related to the water treatment.
- Trains on how to maintain temperature and pressure of the utilities generated in the Power Plant as required for most economical operation of H.V.A.C. equipment.
- Performs other duties of Plant Operations as required.
- Looks for and removes all fire hazards from the Power Plant while on duty.
- Trains on all tests relating to the Boiler Feed Water. Adjusts chemical feed treatment to maintain Boiler Feed Water within proper limits.
- Assure safe and environmentally prudent operation of Power Plant in accordance with Governmental Guidance Codes and Regulations.
- Willingness to work with an operating engineer at night. Works under the engineer on shift while performing duties on all shifts.
- Lifts a minimum of 80 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 80 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.
- Reads and practices the State of New Jersey Boiler Safety Act.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- After employment, employee has 1 year to obtain New Jersey High pressure black seal license.
- Within the second year employee must obtain a New Jersey Blue seal.
- Within the second year employee must also obtain universal refrigeration certification.
- By the third year employ will be evaluated to be elevated to a shift Boiler Engineer.
STARTING MINIMUM RATE: Minimum rate of $23.97 Hourly
JOB POSTING DISCLOSURE: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
Overview:
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Apprentice Boiler Engineer will learn how to Fire Boilers and controls generation of the required steam demand for heating Hospital Buildings, Absorption Units, Sterilizers and Auxiliary Equipment. Operates absorbers, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps and water treatment equipment. This is a three year Apprenticeship program to create a full time shift engineer knowable to operate the central utility plant.
Responsibilities:
- Assist operator to equipment needs in the Power Plant. Maintains safety of equipment in and around the Power Plant. Repairs and lubricated equipment by performing such duties and assigned. Keeps Power Plant floors in a clean and safe condition.
- Observes all gauge readings, pressure, temperature, flow, and vacuums while on duty and records accurately all such values in the Power Plant log. Records any and all acts while on duty in the Power Plant Log. Log sheets are checked daily for information by the Operating Engineer.
- Cleans Boilers, burners, repairs and lubricates equipment as required.
- Reports any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of Power Plant equipment in the Power Plant Log.
- Utilizes electrical and mechanical tools, hand tools, ladders, scaffolds, lifts, gauges, meters, etc. to perform required work.
- Trains on how to operates maintains and repairs chillers, absorbers, cooling towers, pumps compressors, and all other equipment located in boiler room as required for generation of steam, hot water, and chilled water.
- Trains on how to clean the cooling towers, strainers and conduct routing procedures related to the water treatment.
- Trains on how to maintain temperature and pressure of the utilities generated in the Power Plant as required for most economical operation of H.V.A.C. equipment.
- Performs other duties of Plant Operations as required.
- Looks for and removes all fire hazards from the Power Plant while on duty.
- Trains on all tests relating to the Boiler Feed Water. Adjusts chemical feed treatment to maintain Boiler Feed Water within proper limits.
- Assure safe and environmentally prudent operation of Power Plant in accordance with Governmental Guidance Codes and Regulations.
- Willingness to work with an operating engineer at night. Works under the engineer on shift while performing duties on all shifts.
- Lifts a minimum of 80 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 80 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.
- Reads and practices the State of New Jersey Boiler Safety Act.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- After employment, employee has 1 year to obtain New Jersey High pressure black seal license.
- Within the second year employee must obtain a New Jersey Blue seal.
- Within the second year employee must also obtain universal refrigeration certification.
- By the third year employ will be evaluated to be elevated to a shift Boiler Engineer.
STARTING MINIMUM RATE: Minimum rate of $23.97 Hourly
JOB POSTING DISCLOSURE: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
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Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to boiler engineering work. A mechanical or chemical engineering degree is the clearest fit. If your degree is in a adjacent field, gather documentation showing coursework in thermodynamics, fluid systems, or combustion engineering.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Boiler Engineer roles by employers with active Labor Condition Application history. This confirms the employer has already navigated DOL wage certification for this occupation, which reduces your timeline risk after an offer.
Target industries with consistent H-1B boiler filings
Power generation, chemical processing, and industrial manufacturing facilities file H-1B petitions for Boiler Engineers far more regularly than commercial HVAC contractors. Prioritize employers in those sectors, where in-house HR teams are already familiar with the petition process.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call. DOL assigns wage levels I through IV based on experience and complexity. Knowing your tier prevents employers from offering a Level I wage for a senior-level role.
File with premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS premium processing guarantees a response within 15 business days for an additional fee. If your employer has a plant commissioning deadline or a union contract start date tied to your hire, ask the employer to elect premium processing when submitting Form I-129.
Document licensed engineer status for state-regulated boiler work
Many states require Boiler Engineers to hold a state operating license or PE licensure for high-pressure systems. Include your licenses in the H-1B support letter. USCIS officers treating licensure as evidence of specialty occupation can strengthen the petition significantly.
H-1B Visa Boiler Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Boiler Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a closely related field. Roles focused on high-pressure steam systems, combustion optimization, or industrial process heating typically satisfy USCIS specialty occupation criteria. Generic maintenance or technician roles that accept any engineering degree regardless of field are harder to support and may draw a Request for Evidence.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Boiler Engineers?
Sponsors most active in this occupation tend to be utilities, petrochemical plants, pulp and paper mills, and large industrial manufacturers that operate their own boiler systems rather than contracting out. Browse Boiler Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation, which is a reliable signal of active H-1B sponsorship.
How does DOL prevailing wage apply to Boiler Engineer H-1B petitions?
Before USCIS can adjudicate your H-1B petition, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job title, experience level, and work location. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search. If the employer's offer falls below the certified wage, the LCA will fail, blocking the entire petition.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Boiler Engineer employer mid-status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The new employer must file their own LCA and petition, and the specialty occupation determination applies fresh to the new role and job description.
Does state boiler operator or PE licensure affect my H-1B petition?
It can strengthen it. If your Boiler Engineer role requires a state-issued high-pressure boiler operator license or Professional Engineer certification, that licensure requirement is evidence USCIS uses to support specialty occupation status. Include copies of your licenses and any state statutes requiring them in the petition's support documentation, and ask your employer to reference the requirement in the job description letter.