Building Engineer; USHMM

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EMCOR Government Services is seeking a Building Engineer at our U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum account in Bowie
, MD
. This position monitors all the major mechanical systems of the facility through the use of various monitoring systems. The Building Engineer is responsible to respond during fire alarm situations and assists the local Fire Department upon arrival. This position requires clear and effective communication skills plus the operational understanding of numerous mechanical systems to include but not limited to building HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.

This position is covered by the CBA for Local 99. The work schedule is M-F 2pm - 10pm.

* Position is contingent upon award*

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• Represents EMCOR for all facility emergencies until relieved by a member of management. Contacts management with status of all facility emergencies or unusual events (examples: fire alarms, critical equipment shutdowns and electric power outages). Coordinates emergency interactions with designated Facilities Management Department representatives. Maintain alertness and responsiveness at all times.
• Monitors the mechanical systems through the use of the Building Automation System (BAS). This includes an active search of system information and functionality during the assigned shift. Clearly record all unusual events and pertinent information in the shift log book. A complete understanding of the repercussions of inoperable critical equipment is prudent.
• Executes all work in a safe and professional manner by completing all work accurately and on time.
• Installs, services, and maintains environmental control systems, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipe fitting, and structural layout.
• Performs maintenance and repairs of:
  All fired or unfired pressure vessels and vacuum systems. All refrigeration and air conditioning machinery and their associated equipment. All air handling and distribution equipment.
• Starts systems, observes operation, reads gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as actuators, valves, controls, and pumps to control system operation.
• Studies system blueprints, specifications, and performance data to determine configuration and purpose of system components such as compressors, motors, pumps, fans, switches, controls, ducts, or pipes. Inspects system to verify system compliance with plans and specifications and to detect malfunctions in system component parts.
• Opens valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare systems for operation and starts equipment and auxiliary machinery.
• Discusses system malfunctions with users to isolate problems.
• Records temperature, pressure, and other readings on log sheets at specified intervals. Operates refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, charging equipment and service gauges.
• Screws, bolts, rivets, welds, and brazes parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.
• Installs wiring to connect components to electric power sources. Dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components.
• Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems.
• Cuts, bends and crimps sheet metal, installs air ducts and associated sheet metal components.
• Inspects and measures building to determine airflow requirements.
• Installation of complete heat and air conditioning systems.
• Lubricate fans, motors, and control units.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical heat and refrigeration systems.
• Performs all preventative maintenance tasking on all HVAC equipment including boilers and cooling towers in accordance with detailed tasks in CMMS library.
• Responsible for accurate and…