Plant Utilities Engineer Job Rochester area,City of Rochester New York USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Plant Utilities Engineer 1
Location: City of Rochester

Operate steam and hot water boilers including lighting off, firing, cleaning and shutting down systems
Working off work orders, responds to problem calls as directed.
Operate and perform maintenance on HVAC systems, including Direct Digital Controls adjustment, calibrations, and modification to maintain comfort levels and operate in most energy efficient manner.
Service and maintain residential heating and air-conditioning equipment, including but not limited to pumps, piping, air handling systems, dampers, and control valves.
Conduct boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzing results and adding chemicals to maintain proper residuals in boiler and piping systems.
Operate large central absorption, centrifugal, screw driven and hermetic chiller systems and other refrigeration equipment. Duties include starting, regulating, and troubleshooting to maintain proper temperature.
Will be required to perform operations and maintenance within an asbestos environment and/or supervise any asbestos removal project being carried out by other employees or private contractors.
Handle various types of hazardous materials, such as refrigerants, freon, gas, fuel oil, solvents, antifreeze, biocides, nitrates, ethanol, acids, caustic soda, regulated waste and refuse.
Respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns, such as chemical spills, oil spills and blowouts and may be called upon to implement evacuation plans in emergency situations
Work in confined space situations using personal protective equipment and supervise others working in confined space using personal protective equipment
May requires daily travel within the district, as well as some travel within NY State to assist other districts with special projects
Candidate will be trained in the operation and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.
Oversee outside contractors performing work within the Campus setting.
Supervise Plant Utility Assistants and others working within the Plant Utilities Engineers field of expertise.

Duties Description

Operate steam and hot water boilers including lighting off, firing, cleaning and shutting down systems
Working off work orders, responds to problem calls as directed.
Operate and perform maintenance on HVAC systems, including Direct Digital Controls adjustment, calibrations, and modification to maintain comfort levels and operate in most energy efficient manner.
Service and maintain residential heating and air-conditioning equipment, including but not limited to pumps, piping, air handling systems, dampers, and control valves.
Conduct boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzing results and adding chemicals to maintain proper residuals in boiler and piping systems.
Operate large central absorption, centrifugal, screw driven and hermetic chiller systems and other refrigeration equipment. Duties include starting, regulating, and troubleshooting to maintain proper temperature.
Will be required to perform operations and maintenance within an asbestos environment and/or supervise any asbestos removal project being carried out by other employees or private contractors.
Handle various types of hazardous materials, such as refrigerants, freon, gas, fuel oil, solvents, antifreeze, biocides, nitrates, ethanol, acids, caustic soda, regulated waste and refuse.
Respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns, such as chemical spills, oil spills and blowouts and may be called upon to implement evacuation plans in emergency situations
Work in confined space situations using personal protective equipment and supervise others working in confined space using personal protective equipment
May requires daily travel within the district, as…