Plant Utilities Engineer

Duties Description

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair and become a vital force in shaping iconic events! As part of our dedicated team, you’ll support our mission to create an educational hub for agriculture and commerce, deliver quality entertainment and learning, and champion the promotion and marketing of New York's agri-business.

Your contributions will directly support economic growth, job creation, and revenue generation. Find your purpose in public service and cultivate a career that offers both professional and personal development. Join us and help build a stronger New York, rooted in tradition and poised for the future.

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair and become a vital force in shaping iconic events! As part of our dedicated team, you’ll support our mission to create an educational hub for agriculture and commerce, deliver quality entertainment and learning, and champion the promotion and marketing of New York's agri-business.

Your contributions will directly support economic growth, job creation, and revenue generation. Find your purpose in public service and cultivate a career that offers both professional and personal development. Join us and help build a stronger New York, rooted in tradition and poised for the future.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets seeks a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 at the New York State Fair! The Plant Utilities Engineer 1 operates, maintains, and repairs steam and hot water boilers, water supply, and return systems, electronic and pneumatic combustion and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) control systems, refrigeration systems, and forced or induced draft fan systems.

The Plant Utilities Engineer 1 performs maintenance and repair on various water and sewage pumps and identifies, recommends, and develops energy conservation projects and initiatives. The incumbent may handle various types of hazardous materials, respond to incidents with potential environmental impact and safety concerns, and supervise contractors and subordinate staff. Plant Utilities Engineer 1 is responsible for purchasing, inventory, and reclaiming all refrigerant gases as required by EPA Regulations and will be required to maintain, repair, and handle equipment that contains refrigerant and follow all EPA Regulations regarding refrigerant handling.

The Plant Utilities Engineer 1 is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM.

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  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, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;
• Or 9. Four years of full-time hands-on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, industrial, institutional facility, computer applications of digital energy platforms and building…