Plant Utilities Engineer

Job Title

Operates, maintains, and repairs high pressure steam and hot water boilers, water supply and return systems. Responds to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing calls; troubleshoots and coordinates necessary repairs. Operates computerized energy management systems that control boiler operations, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC Systems. Conducts boiler, and water testing, analyses results and adds chemicals to maintain proper system functions. Cleans, inspects and maintains boiler, by performing chemical cleaning, repairing brick work, replacing tubes, calibrating controls, and maintaining boiler combustion and emissions.

May assist with maintenance and repair on various water and sewage pumping, filtration, and treatment equipment. Performs work on underground steam distribution lines. May handle various types of hazardous materials; and respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or Initiate campus response to incidents including oil spills, chemical spills, air quality, stack emissions and water contamination. Use a variety of hand and power tools, including the tools of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.

May supervise subordinate staff, including Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations Assistants, other trades staff, etc. May be required to obtain asbestos removal certification. May be required to operate and test campus pool. May be required to obtain NYS Class C water operator's license.

Completion of the NY State Civil Service decentralized exam, and reachable, for Plant Utilities Engineer
1. HVAC certificate OR Diploma, four (4) years full-time hands-on of qualifying experience. Associate's degree and two (2) years of qualifying experience. Satisfactory completion of a training course in fundamentals of stationary engineering, and either satisfactory completion of an appropriate mechanical or electrical experience: or four years' experience in the operation and/or maintenance of high-pressure type steam boilers, or auxiliary high-pressure steam lines and equipment.

The successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. Must be willing to enter confined space. Must complete an annual respirator test. Valid NYS Driver's license.

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