Operating Engineer, Plant Operations - req31673

World Bank Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an esteemed global institution where your expertise in HVAC systems and plant operations will play a crucial role in maintaining essential facilities. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting sustainable development. You will oversee the operations and maintenance of critical systems, ensuring the safety and comfort of all building occupants. If you are a skilled engineer with a passion for service and teamwork, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a collaborative workplace culture.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Leave

Parental Leave

Accommodations for Disabilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in HVAC systems and plant operations.
• Must possess a current 3rd Class DC engineer license and Universal CFC recovery certificate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of HVAC systems and plant equipment.
• Respond to emergencies and perform preventive maintenance on systems.

Skills

HVAC Systems Troubleshooting

Electrical Controls

Customer Service

Multi-trade Experience

Team Collaboration

Education

3rd Class DC Engineer License

Universal CFC Recovery Certificate

Tools

Building Automation System (BAS)

MEP Blueprints

Job description

Operating Engineer, Plant Operations

Job #: req31673

Organization: World Bank

Sector: Facilities Management

Grade: GD

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Required Language(s): English

Closing Date: 2/20/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a truly worthwhile career? Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their most significant development challenges. The World Bank is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. A unique global partnership of five institutions, dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.

This position reports to the Engineering Supervisor, Plant Operations (GCSHQ) and is responsible for oversight of the operations and maintenance of Bank-owned buildings located in Washington, DC. This includes operations and maintenance of chillers and boilers, associated components used to supply heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. The Operating Engineer provides day-to-day guidance to staff and contractors. This position is categorized as “essential personnel” with the requirement to be called into work to support the remediation of, but not limited to, fire, flood, catastrophic breakdowns or severe weather occurrences.

Duties and Accountabilities

1. Oversight of the operation and maintenance of supporting operating systems and plant equipment, during the shift hours of 10:00PM to 6:30 AM (local time) from Monday to Friday, with the requirement to work scheduled weekend overtime shifts approximately once every four weeks.
2. Responds to plant-related service requests, including emergencies (such as equipment failure, smoke, fires, and floods) in the Bank-owned HQ buildings.
3. Independently diagnoses malfunctions and resolves a wide range of moderately complex problems on HVAC systems, steam systems, electrical controls, domestic plumbing systems, and automatic garage doors.
4. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs and project renovation tasks on HVAC systems.
5. Provides guidance to less experienced staff and contractors on maintenance and repairs of HVAC systems.
6. Takes the lead on "after hours" plant operations and monitoring of the building automation system, when required.
7. Provides technical support, advice and assistance to GCSHQ project managers and contractors, as needed to support both current and future projects.

Selection Criteria

1. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience and must possess, at a minimum, a current 3rd Class DC, NIULPE, or 3rd Class MD steam/stationary engineer license and a current Universal CFC recovery certificate, or equivalent.
2. Multi-trade experience in several areas of the building trades involving operations, maintenance, installation and alteration of plant operating equipment, high and low voltage electricity, automated building systems, pneumatics, electronic controls.
3. Thorough knowledge of various measuring instruments to diagnose and repair malfunctions of commercial HVAC systems.
4. Sound technical knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and the ability to troubleshoot, maintain, repair and, in some cases, install systems.
5. Fully proficient with in the use of Building Automation System (BAS), preferably Siemens Systems.
6. Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks in an efficient and conscientious manner.
7. Committed team player with excellent customer service skills and experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
9. Proficiency with reading and interpreting floor plans and MEP blueprints.

Competencies

1. Create, Apply, and Share Knowledge: Actively promotes knowledge-sharing and contributes to the knowledge of the work group and beyond.
2. Lead and Innovate: Initiates changes to work processes to improve efficiency and performance.
3. Deliver Results for Clients: Takes full ownership to address client needs.
4. Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries: Contributes to wider collaborative efforts.
5. Make Smart Decisions: Analyzes data to support and enable decision-making.

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.