Powerhouse Stationary Engineer

Davita Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health services is seeking a qualified Stationary Engineer in Buffalo, NY. In this role, you will maintain and operate various mechanical systems, including boilers and HVAC. We are looking for a responsible individual with a strong work ethic and relevant certifications, ready to contribute to a vital work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints.
• Two to three years of experience in Powerhouse, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operation and maintenance of boilers and HVAC systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Keep accurate logs of operational activities and maintenance.

Skills

Good work ethic

Communication skills

Motor coordination

Computer knowledge

Education

High-school degree or equivalent

First-Class Stationary Engineers License

Universal Certificate for Refrigeration Transition and Recovery

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

This position pays $43.06 / hour
Potential earnings of $120,000-$140,000 per year with Overtime.

Key Responsibilities:

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, renovation and repair of boiler systems and all other mechanical systems in the facility, such as steam systems; heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems; building automation systems; generators; pumps, piping, and compressed gas systems; refrigeration and electrical systems and numerous other physical plant functions. Responsibilities include the startup, regulate, repair, and shut down of equipment. Ensures that equipment operates safely and economically and within established limits by monitoring attached meters, gauges, and computerized controls. Manually control equipment and make the necessary adjustments. Use hand and power tools to perform repairs and maintenance ranging from a complete overhaul to replacing defective valves, gaskets, or bearings. Additionally, record relevant events and facts concerning operation and maintenance in an equipment log. Perform routine maintenance, such as repairing and replacing pumps, motors, and other operating equipment, lubricating moving parts, replacing filters, and removing soot and corrosion that can reduce operating efficiency.

* Install, operate, repair, and maintain all boilers, controls, components and attached wiring, cleaning, general and preventative maintenance of units and related equipment.
* Observes steam, vacuum, water, and other meters and gauges to determine operating condition of equipment and keeps steam generating at required pressure and temperature.
* Maintains a preventative maintenance program for assigned area.
* Analyzes feed water and combustion products and determines necessary treatments.
* Install, operate, repair, and maintain all air compressors, air dryers (refrigerant and desiccant), glycol cooling lines, towers, controls, components and attached wiring, cleaning, general and preventative maintenance of units and related equipment.
* Install, operate, repair, and maintain all refrigeration and freezer systems including drains, water cooling lines, controls, components and attached wiring, refrigerant lines, cleaning units, general and preventative maintenance of units, including small office refrigerators.
* Install, operate, repair, and maintain all HVAC systems including drains, water cooling lines, controls, components and attached wiring, refrigerant lines, cleaning units, general and preventative maintenance of units.
* Install, operate, repair, and maintain all refrigerated cooling devices for control panels.
* Install, operate, repair, and maintain all refrigeration devices for drinking fountains.
* Install, operate, repair, and maintain Air and water sprinkler tank lines from Powerhouse to sprinkler tanks including main valves, check valves, sight glasses and tank drain lines located at the tanks.
* Install, operate, repair, and maintain all portable refrigerated cooling units (NESLAB, SPOT COOLERS), controls components and attached wiring, cleaning, and general and preventative maintenance of units.
* Fill out clear concise daily log of activities for record keeping and shift exchange. including fuel and water consumption, steam produced and fuel gas content; Supervises maintenance on all types of air conditioning equipment.

Qualifications:
* A good work ethic and responsible attitude.
* The ability to do shift work, and to work on weekends and holidays.
* Ability to establish effective working relationships with others
* Good motor, hand, and eye coordination
* Good computer knowledge
* Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
* Experience in a food manufacturing environment
* Must have the ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, schematics, and parts specifications.
* Must have own hand tools.

Education and/or Experience:
High-school degree or equivalent is required.
Minimum of a First-Class Stationary Engineers License from the City of Buffalo
Universal Certificate for Refrigeration Transition and Recovery preferred
Two (2) - three (3) years Powerhouse, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning experience preferred

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions. Good communication skills are required.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift. The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
* The employee must be able to work 8 hour shifts with a maximum of 16 hours required.
* The employees must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds.
* The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
* The employee must be able to work in a cold and hot environment.
* The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
* The employee must be able to climb steps on a frequent basis.

Safe Performance Requirements
Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.
* Ability to work independently in a safety sensitive environment with little or no supervision

Work Environment
The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.