Watch Engineer NYC Stationary Engineer License

Watch Engineer - (Must have a valid NYC Stationary Engineer License)

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• Building:
  Manhattanville Central Energy Plant
• Salary Range: $67.41 - $67.41 per hour
• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Sunday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents Columbia University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The Watch Engineer is responsible for the safe and reliable operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective repair of high-pressure steam generating and chiller systems. The engineer will lead, perform, and/or assist in routine and emergency operations functions of the plant, and will oversee Assistant Watch engineers. Duties include proper rounds, log entries, and start-up and shut-down procedures in accordance with university policy.

The Watch Engineer may work across campuses as needed.

• Proficient in the employment of all tools, methods, and materials pertaining to electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls and instruments for steam generators, chiller, and associated systems.
• Maintain, repair, and operate system equipment, auxiliary systems, and computer-monitoring systems while working independently or under limited supervision.
• Collaborate with plant-related trades and management.
• Observe the electrical switchboard and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and/or BMS system to inform decisions on system operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform any duties assigned in an emergency within job classification.
• Oversee direct and continuing supervision and development of individuals assigned to the plant.

• May be required to work a variety of shifts and schedules.
• Available to work overtime.
• Available for emergency calls or open shifts.
• Must be available for shifts on weekends, holidays, emergencies, and weather conditions in compliance with the State of Emergency Memorandum of Agreement.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of plant operations & maintenance.
• Current NYC Stationary Engineer license for high-pressure steam.
• Current NYC Refrigeration System Operations Certificate of Qualification.
• All licenses and certifications required by city, state, and governing agencies.

• Two (2) years of internal CU experience in plant operations & maintenance.
• Four (4) years of operations experience with gas and oil-fired high-pressure steam boilers, absorption, mechanical, centrifugal chiller machines, and/or building management system controls.
• Four (4) years of maritime/navy experience in plant operations & maintenance.
• Marine Engineer certificate from the United States Coast Guard.
• Associate's or higher degree in plant operations & maintenance or equivalent.

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