Plant Utilities Engineer

Position: Plant Utilities Engineer 1
Duties Description POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

As a Plant Utilities Engineer 1, on an assigned shift, you would operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical distribution, fire alarm and sprinkler systems in a safe and efficient manner in campus' or residential settings.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES not limited to:

• Operate steam and hot water boilers including lighting off, firing, cleaning and shutting down systems

• Operate central and auxiliary computers which monitor, test, control and operate boilers, auxiliary equipment and HVAC systems.

• Service and maintain residential heating and air conditioning equipment.

• 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.

PREFFERED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

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Minimum Qualifications Either
1. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;

Or 2. Must have been an enlisted machinery technician (MK) with the U.S. Coast Guard OR possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S. Coast Guard;

Or 3. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;

Or 4. Must have been an enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy;

Or 5. Must have a Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) and have been a qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine;

Or 6. Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers, plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC Mechanic or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC) (See Note #1);

Or 7. Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;

Or 8. A bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering,…