Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Plant Utilities Engineer 1

SUNY Delhi seeks a dynamic, forward thinking, and engaging Plant Utilities Engineer 1 to join the Facilities Department. The Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (PUE1) at SUNY Delhi on an assigned shift will work in the Central Steam Plant, and on various independent heating systems throughout campus. As assigned, the Plant Utilities Engineer 1 will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of our High-Pressure Steam Plant consisting of three, 350 hp boilers, and one 600 hp boiler, operating at 60lbs of steam. In addition, SUNY Delhi has several independent oil and gas-red steam and hydronic boilers, hot air furnaces and roof-top air handlers throughout campus. Assignments may include maintaining water treatment, monitoring, troubleshooting, repairing, over-hauling pumps, repairing steam lines, and associated HVAC equipment. This position will utilize computer energy management software to monitor systems activity. PUE 1 may be responsible for the supervision of a Plant Utilities Assistant, and will assume responsibility for physical plant operations during off hours. Additionally, this position may be required to perform any related tasks listed in the New York State Department of Civil Service Classification Standard.

General duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operates, maintains, and repairs high pressure steam and hot water boilers, water supply and return systems.
• Responds to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing calls; troubleshoots and coordinate necessary repairs.
• Operates computerized energy management systems that control boiler operations, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC Systems.
• Conducts boiler, and water testing, analyses result and adds chemicals to maintain proper system functions.
• Cleans, inspects and maintains boiler, by performing chemical cleaning, repairing brick work, replacing tubes, calibrating controls, and maintaining boiler combustion and emissions.
• May assist with maintenance and repair on various water and sewage pumping, filtration, and treatment equipment.
• Performs work on underground steam distribution lines.
• May handle various types of hazardous materials; and respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or
• Initiate campus response to incidents including oil spills, chemical spills, air quality, stack emissions and water contamination.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, including the tools of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.
• May supervise subordinate staff, including Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations Assistants, other trades staff, etc.
• May be required to obtain asbestos removal certification
• May be required to operate and test campus pool
• May be required to obtain NYS Class C water operator's license

Note: Driving a motor vehicle is required for this position and applicants must have an unrestricted valid driver's license.