Plant Utilities Engineer

Position: Plant Utilities Engineer 2
Duties Description DUTIES:
Plant Utilities Engineer 2 is a working supervisor with direct responsibility for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing and calibration of mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air-conditioning, electrical distribution systems, fire alarm and sprinkler systems on campus and community programs.

• Schedules staff to insure adequate coverage on all shifts.

• Assigns staff to maintenance and repair projects; observes and inspects work while in progress and when completed to insure the proper use of materials, workmanship, that safety regulations and relevant codes are followed, that schedules are met, and that work is performed according to plan.

• May be required to supervise other trades or private contractors as needed for both campus and community.

• Supervises the handling of various types of hazardous materials, such as refrigerants, Freon, gas, fuel oil, solvents, antifreeze, biocides, nitrates, amines, ethanol, acids, caustic soda, regulated waste and refuse.

• Supervises the servicing and maintenance of residential heating and air conditioning equipment.

• Supervises and conducts boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzing results and adding chemicals to maintain proper residuals in boiler and piping systems.

• Supervises and operates large central absorption, centrifugal, screw driven and hermetic chiller systems and other refrigeration equipment. Duties include starting, regulating and troubleshooting to maintain proper temperature.

• Supervises operations and maintenance within an asbestos environment and/or supervise any asbestos removal project being carried out by other employees or private contractors insuring compliance with code rule 56 and OSHA regulations.

• Works in confined space situations using personal protective equipment and supervise others working in confined space using personal protective equipment.

• Working knowledge of OSHA, PESH, EPA, DEC, Health, NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and Labor rules and regulations as they relate to the requirements of the occupation, including oil spills, chemical spills, air quality, stack emissions, and water contamination.

• Supervises the response 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.

• May require 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, Lead Paint, and Mold Remediation.

Preferred Requirements:

• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the trade or trades to which assigned

• Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in making mechanical and routine electrical repairs to heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, pneumatic control systems and direct digital and other microprocessor controlled systems.

• Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

• Will be required to train and supervise others.

• Will be required to plan and lay out work, develop time and material lists for projects assigned

• Will be required to read and interpret plans, codes, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications.

• Basic computer skills preferred

• Valid NYS driver's License

Minimum Qualifications Promotion:
One year of permanent service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 and must be reachable on the current Civil Service list for Plant Utilities Engineer 2.

Transfer:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

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