Plant Utilities Engineer I

Plant Utilities Engineer 1

The Plant Utilities Engineer 1 reports to a higher level Plant Utilities Engineer or other trades supervisor, and is responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of a variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and mechanical equipment inside and outside of a physical plant; may supervise lower-level staff including Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations Assistants, and contractors; may assume responsibility for physical plant operations on off hours; and may supervise other trades positions and contractors on a project or emergency basis.

Duties:

• Operates, maintains, and repairs steam and hot water boilers, water supply and return systems, electronic and pneumatic combustion and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems, forced or induced draft fan systems, chiller systems, and other refrigeration equipment
• Operates computers which control boiler operations, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC systems.
• Conducts boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzes results, and adds chemicals to maintain proper system functions
• Balances air distribution systems, and maintains proper air temperature, humidity, freshness, and flow quality
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains boilers, by performing chemical cleaning of equipment, repairing brickwork, replacing tubes, and maintaining boiler combustion and emissions
• Performs chiller maintenance such as the cleaning of condenser tubes and evaporators, and the maintenance and repair of pumps, air compressors, steam systems, cooling towers, motors, and variable frequency drives
• Performs maintenance and repair on various water and sewage pumping, filtration, and treatment equipment
• Cleans, maintains, and repairs HVAC systems and equipment, calibrates controls, performs air testing and chemical treatment, and replaces air filters
• Responds to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing calls; troubleshoots and coordinate necessary repairs
• Maintains computerized energy management systems; troubleshoots problems; and identifies and replaces faulty equipment and devices
• Identifies, recommends, and develops energy conservation projects and initiatives
• May handle various types of hazardous materials; and respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns, such as chemical spills, oil spills and blowouts; implements evacuation plans in emergency situations
• May maintain right-to-know libraries, respond to inquiries, assess problems, and provide advice regarding incidents
• May operate high or low voltage electrical distribution systems, steam, diesel and gas turbine generators, transformers and switch gears, load centers, motor control centers, panel boards, emergency power and lighting distribution systems, motor generator sets, and uninterrupted power supply systems
• May supervise subordinate staff, including Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations Assistants, contractors, and other trades staff

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have taken and passed the NYS Examination for the Plant Utilities Engineer 1 title. If you have not taken the PUE 1 examination, please access the examination by clicking on the following link. Once completed, please add it to your application under "Examination".

Additional Comments:

The Plant Utilities Engineer I is a full-time classified calendar year appointment. FLSA non-exempt position, that is, eligible for overtime. The hiring rate for the position is $56,506.00 annually, with an outstanding benefits package. For additional information please see the link provided.