DC 3rd Class Engineer - Shift Lead - Washington, DC

M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled DC 3rd Class Engineer - Shift Lead to oversee and maintain stationary equipment within their facility. This role involves ensuring optimal operation and safety of boilers, HVAC systems, and refrigeration units. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities maintenance, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret technical documentation. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence, and contribute to the seamless operation of critical infrastructure in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Maternity Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of facilities maintenance experience required.
• Must have DC 3rd Steam Engineer License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain stationary equipment ensuring optimal operation.
• Conduct regular inspections and troubleshoot issues as needed.

Skills

Boiler Operation

HVAC Systems Maintenance

Refrigeration Units Knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

Technical Documentation Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DC 3rd Steam Engineer License

Job description

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company's capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Why join M.C. Dean? Our people are inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain & maintain HSPD & Secret, preferred HSPD-12 & Secret Active.

License/Certification Requirement: Applicants selected must have a DC 3rd Steam Engineer License/ Stationary Engineer's License

Responsibilities

The DC 3rd Class Engineer - Shift Lead is responsible for overseeing and maintaining all stationary equipment within our facility, ensuring its optimal operation and safety. This role requires an in-depth understanding of the machinery, routine check-ups, troubleshooting, and efficient repair methods.

• Maintenance and Operation: Safely operate, maintain, and monitor boilers, HVAC systems, refrigeration units, and other stationary equipment.
  • Must be experienced in maintenance and repairs on Commercial-Industrial building equipment to include but not limited to chillers =/+500 tons, boilers, pumps, control systems, air handlers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, VAV's and VFD's. Candidates must be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of Chiller Plant Operations, demonstrate the ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and specifications, also be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of building air systems. The ability to respond to service calls of the gas-fired boilers, Chillers, AHU, fire pumps, generators, UPS, ATS, BAS, and Fire Alarm operations.
• Routine Inspections: Conduct regular inspections to identify potential issues, ensuring equipment is operating within set parameters and adhering to safety standards.
  • Responds to service calls by determining the problem, identifying the cause, and implementing a solution to address the issues. Completing required documentation utilizing the site CMMS system.
  • Duties involve observing and interpreting readings on gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of the system's operation, adjusting controls to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the system and to meet the demands for the service provided, and recording logs for various aspects of the system's operation, maintaining equipment of the system in good working order. Performs all preventive maintenance work in accordance with site specific approved job plans and applicable company standards.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose malfunctioning systems and components, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and replacements. Ensure all operations are logged and documented in compliance with organizational standards.
• Compliance: Ensure operations adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations and standards related to stationary equipment operations.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with other maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to ensure seamless operation and timely resolution of issues.
  • Relays questions, progress, information requirements, and discrepancies in system and other issues impacting the operation of the building, its equipment and the comfort of occupants. Initiates follow up action if required in a timely manner.
• Emergency Response: Act as a first responder during any stationary equipment emergencies, implementing safety procedures and addressing issues promptly.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest trends, equipment, and best practices in the field, attending workshops and training as necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10+ years of facilities maintenance experience.

• DC 3^rd Steam Engineer License / Stationary Engineer's license.

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain & maintain HSPD & Secret, preferred HSPD-12 & Secret Active.

Candidate Expectations:

• Familiarity with the operations, maintenance, and repair of boilers, HVAC systems, refrigeration units, etc.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including sequence of operations, technical product literature, programming manuals and specifications.

• Knowledge of building mechanical and electrical equipment functions and use, HVAC systems control applications.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Military Reserve pay offset

• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.

• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.

• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.

• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.

• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.

• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.

• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $45.40 - USD $58.00 /Hr.