Plant Utilities Engineer - HSC & EC Plant Operations

Position Summary

A Plant Utilities Engineer 1, on an assigned shift in a heating and/or air‑conditioning plant or in a single or multi‑building facility, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, tests, and calibrates mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, hot water, ventilation, air‑conditioning, and electrical distribution in the most efficient and safe manner possible. Incumbents also make recommendations on major overhauls and replacement of equipment and initiate activity related to energy conservation projects.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non‑competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

Within one year of permanent appointment, the non‑competitive employment status will be converted to competitive status, without the need for an examination. Employees will then be afforded the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State and may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air‑conditioning, and electrical distribution in a safe and efficient manner.
• Make recommendations on major overhauls and replacement of equipment and identify, recommend, and develop energy conservation projects.
• May supervise subordinate staff in the operation and maintenance of heating facilities and mechanical equipment.
• May also supervise contractors in an emergency or project situation and may be required to assume responsibility for operation of the overall physical plant.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force.
• Must have been an enlisted machinery technician (MK) or possess a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army.
• Must have been an enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator, utilities man, machinist mate, or engine man with the U.S. Navy.
• 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 engine man with the U.S. Merchant Marine.
• Completion of a NYS Department of Labor apprenticeship program for stationary engineers or for plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC Mechanic or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC).
• Completion of a high‑pressure boiler operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License.
• An associate's degree in HVAC from an accredited college.
• A bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, or Marine Engineering.
• Four years or more of full‑time hands‑on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics, and performing diagnosis, repair of HVAC systems or boilers, or auxiliary equipment.
• Four years or more of full‑time hands‑on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment.
• Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (900 hours) or completion of an approved certificate in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college.

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