Apprentice Stationary Engineer​/HVAC Technician - Pittsburgh, PA

Location: Coraopolis

Job Description

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The ACAA's Apprentice Stationary Engineer will report to the Stationary Engineer Foreman and support the safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of stationary equipment and HVAC systems through inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities. Working alongside experienced Stationary Engineers, the apprentice will develop technical skills while learning industry standards, safety procedures, and Building Automation System (BAS) operations.

Here is how the Apprentice Stationary Engineer will help:

Learn to work safely and abide by all ACAA safety guidelines.
Assist in developing or participating in the job safety analysis procedures.
Support the maintenance of all stationary equipment, including diagnostics and parts, tear-down/repair/rebuild of equipment, and disposal or reclamation of refrigerants according to E.P.A. standards.
Help monitor meters and gauges and automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
Assist in recording data such as temperature and pressure levels of equipment specs and hours of operation.
Learn to adjust manual controls or override automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or remove equipment from service.
Assist in visually inspecting equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair and adjustment. Help change filters and clean equipment to maintain indoor air quality standards.
Assist in maintaining equipment by tightening fittings, re-packing bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components.
Learn to oil and lubricate equipment
Assist in recording operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operators' logbook
Will shadow the Building Automation Systems (BAS) Engineer and monitor all HVAC and fire system controls
Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.
Qualifications

Requirements to apply for role of Apprentice Stationary Engineer are:

High School diploma or GED.
Current, valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or ability to maintain the same.
Must provide his/her own personal protective footwear (safety shoes) and hand tools.
Must adhere to ACAA guidelines set forth by the Department of Maintenance Dress Code and Personal Protective Equipment policy.
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Physical Demands

The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands and arms to reach; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.

Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Employee may be assigned to work 6-2, 2-10, and 10-6 shifts, seven days a week including holidays. Subject to remain on duty beyond assigned working hours to provide assistance during extenuating circumstances.

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