Lead Engineer

Complete Building Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 59,849 - 85,239; Full time

Job summary

Complete Building Services in Washington, DC, is seeking a skilled technician for night shift responsibilities in high-pressure steam plant operations. Applicants should have over 7 years of relevant experience and proficiency in centrifugal chillers and DDC control systems.

The role involves monitoring facility systems, conducting tours, and responding to emergencies. A 3rd class District of Columbia Steam Engineer’s license is required along with management experience. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $52.66.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a high-pressure steam plant with a minimum of 500 boiler horsepower.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience with centrifugal chillers of 750 tons or greater.
• Management experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Complete tours and watch as per CBS/JFRC Tour and Watch Plan.
• Report deficiencies and take corrective action during building tours.
• Act as senior technical representative during after-hours shifts.

Skills

High-pressure steam plant operation

Centrifugal chillers

DDC control systems

Computer proficiency

Education

3rd class District of Columbia Steam Engineer’s license

High-school diploma or equivalent

300 hours of post-high-school trade school education

Job description

Responsibilities

• Complete tour and watch according to the CBS/JFRC Tour and Watch Plan following the frequencies stated in the Watch Engineer position description.
• Report deficiencies found and corrective action taken during building tour to Assistant Chief Engineer and Follow-on Watch Engineer.
• Act as senior technical representative during after-hour shift, responding to emergency calls and taking appropriate action to identify the problem and correct it without compromising watch responsibilities, calling on-duty mechanic for support when needed.
• Operate and monitor emergency generators (3-2000 kW) and monitor voltage of main switchgear room and four substations throughout the building.
• Maintain mechanical and electrical rooms and associated equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform quality-control inspections of all systems, preventive maintenance, and service as required during shift.
• Monitor, test, and assure appropriate water-treatment levels according to predetermined set points prescribed by the water treatment vendor.
• Provide guidance, operate, and maintain one or more systems supplying JFRC heat, air-conditioning (cool, humidify, dehumidify, filter, and circulate air), refrigeration, steam or high-temperature water, and electricity.
• Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters and charts registering various aspects of system operation; adjust controls to ensure safe and efficient operation and meet demands for the service provided.
• Record in logs the various aspects of system operation and complete tour and watch logs properly, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Oversee, operate, monitor, and maintain the JFRC boiler plant, chiller plant and lab utility equipment on a 24 x 7 x 365 basis according to the CBS/JFRC Tour and Watch Plan.
• Provide continuous support and oversight of monitoring facility operating systems using available building automation systems (Siemens EMCS, power monitoring systems, Lutron lighting system, etc.).
• Conduct scheduled tours of boiler plant, chiller plant, and lab utility equipment and exercise ultimate authority for all actions during watch duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working in a high-pressure steam plant with a minimum of 500 boiler horsepower.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience working with centrifugal chillers of 750 tons or greater.
• Education: 3rd class District of Columbia Steam Engineer’s license or equivalent experience; high-school diploma or equivalent required.
• 300 hours of post-high-school trade school education.
• Managerial experience.
• Computer proficient.
• Advanced knowledge of DDC control systems.
• Training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Schedule

All shifts: 8 am–4 pm, 3 pm–11 pm, 11 pm–7 am (Monday–Friday).

Salary

$52.66 per hour.

EEO Statement

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.