Senior Stationary Engineer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 44,083 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Scholarships for Certifications and Training

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Senior Stationary Engineer to operate, maintain, and repair equipment in the central plant facility. Responsibilities include monitoring instrumentation, performing maintenance, and ensuring safe operations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience and expertise in boiler operations and chiller systems.

The position offers an hourly wage of $32-35 and includes generous benefits such as healthcare, vacation, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as a boiler operator/engineer.
• Experience in operating high pressure steam boilers.
• Experience with central plant chiller systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment within the central plant facility.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Monitor control room instrumentation and alarms.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Adobe)

Knowledge of distributive control systems (DCS)

Education

Associates degree in plant utilities, electrical, or mechanical engineering

High School diploma

Relevant Military Training

Tools

Boilers

Chillers

Control systems

Job description

The Senior Stationary Engineer will operate, maintain, and repair the equipment within the central plant facility as well as the downstream steam and chilled water distribution. Equipment includes: Gas Fired Turbine, Steam boilers, HRSG, Gas Compressor, Absorption Chiller, Cooling Towers, Pumps and motors.

Position Title

Senior Stationary Engineer

Pay Status and Classification

Non-exempt, Regular full-time

Supervisor

Cogeneration Plant Supervisor

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Operations

• Performs the startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures for plant systems including: Gas fired turbine, Gas compressor, HRSG, Gas fired boilers, Absorption chiller, Centrifugal chillers, and Cooling tower.
• Performs water tests as required for the supply and treatment of boiler feed water and condensate, as well as works with vendors to support care and treatment of cooling towers.
• Assists the supervisor in planning, implementing, and overseeing plant upgrades and system modifications.
• Operate and or adjust PRV steam valves depending upon consumption for Absorption Chiller and or main steam distribution.
• Monitors control room instrumentation and alarms in order to identify deficiencies and take corrective actions.
• Utilizes the building management systems (BMS) for effective performance and/or deficiency measures.
• Performs building switchovers by draining AHU coils units or filling depending upon season.

Maintenance

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance for plant equipment including boilers, chillers, HRSG, turbine, generators, cooling towers, and air compressors.
• Identifies leaks, noise, and abnormal conditions, and makes recommendations, and/or repairs.
• Periodically blows down centrifugal chillers during operations, as well as maintains proper flow through barrels, which may include cleaning strainers.
• Maintains steam and chilled water manholes by checking groundwater pumps and operations.
• Works with vendors for services including the gas compressor, turbine, and chillers.
• Utilize the work order system (Works) to track and schedule maintenance.
• Participates in the creation and development of standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

Repair

• Identify problem areas through utilizing resources, collecting data, and understanding P&ID’s.
• Repairs and or replaces condensate and sump pumps, as well as performs alignments.
• Makes necessary repairs to various campus steam traps.
• Performs proper Lock-out-Tag-out when working on equipment.

Working Conditions

• The work area includes Central Plant and all campus facilities.
• Position may require working varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holiday coverage. Covering open shifts, as needed.
• Maintains a safe work environment through job planning, housekeeping, as well as identifying corrective hazards.
• Complies with department and college policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• Associates degree in plant utilities, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
• High School diploma.
• Relevant Military Training will be considered.

Experience

• Five years’ experience as a boiler operator/nuclear, and or stationary engineer.
• Experience in operating high pressure steam boilers and distribution.
• Experience with central plant chiller systems and distributed chilled water.
• Experience with the operations of switching 13.2KV and 480v breakers through a Load Management System (LMS) preferred.

Skills

• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• Knowledge of distributive control systems (DCS).

Licenses

• Valid New York State driver’s license.
• Licensed as a Stationary Engineer, and/or Navy plant operator.

Compensation

The hourly range for this position is $32-35 per hour. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location

Schenectady, NY

Benefits

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition programs