Plant Utilities Engineer

Responsibilities

• Assists in facility engineering and supervises maintenance and custodial staff.
• Operate and maintain electrical components, conduct tests and calibrations, manage high voltage distribution systems, and diesel power generation for critical building components.
• Maintain uninterrupted power supply for critical building components and other building systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot water, plumbing, refrigeration, compressed air, laboratory vacuum, water purification, gas systems, evidence security, monitoring systems, and fire detection and sprinkler structures.
• Coordinate installation and maintenance of all computer and telephone cabling.
• Oversee systems maintenance, health and safety issues, and energy conservation projects, including laboratory hoods, biological safety cabinets, and chemical storage areas.
• Participate in off‑hour monitoring and maintenance of laboratory systems requiring 24‑hour availability.
• Prepare and administer facility‑related service contracts.
• Assist in engineering repairs and maintenance at other Division of State Police installations.

• One year of permanent service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1, SG‑14, or higher.
• Two years of permanent service as a Plant Utilities Assistant, SG‑9.
• Four years of experience in operating, maintaining, and repairing boilers, HVAC, or auxiliary plant utilities equipment in commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities.
• Thirty (30) college credit hours in any combination of the following course areas may be substituted for one year of the above experience:
  Heating, Ventilation, Boiler and Steam Systems, Air Conditioning, Industrial Electricity, Electrical Circuits, Electric Utility Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Plant Operation and Technical Communications, Maintenance, Thermal Dynamics, Industrial Instrumentation, Physics and Control, Utility Refrigeration, Industrial Safety, Mechanics, Environmental Air Quality, Blueprint Reading, and Sketching.
• Preference may be given to candidates who possess certifications such as EPA Section 608, NATE, RSES, OSHA Safety, HVAC, Electric/Gas Heat, ASHRAE.
• Completed technical certifications may substitute for part or all of the 30‑credit hour requirement.

Minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date of the posting.

The New York State Police will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of the New York State Police not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non‑immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

The New York State Police values a diverse and inclusive workforce where the unique skills of all employees are valued in support of the mission of the Division. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender identity and expression, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The New York State Police is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that accepts all applications from a wide range of candidates. The New York State Police complies with federal and state laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious belief. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Division Personnel Office at (518) 457‑3840 or personnel.gov.

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