Stationary Engineer

Career Opportunities; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employer paid basic life and AD&D

Job summary

LAUKOA seeks Stationary Engineers to operate and monitor the NIST Boulder Central Utility Plant on a 24/7 schedule. You will oversee high pressure steam boilers, chillers, air compressors, pumps, and water treatment while coordinating with the Metasys building management system.

Qualified candidates have substantial stationary engineering experience, relevant boiler operation, and the ability to obtain/maintain Denver’s Stationary Engineer Certificate within 180 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of verifiable stationary engineering experience.
• Experience operating high pressure steam boilers (>10 HP and >15 psi) or qualifying water heating boilers (>250°F).
• At least one year operating refrigeration equipment requiring an operator.
• City and County of Denver Stationary Engineer Certificate or ability to obtain within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate Central Utility Plant to meet daily steam, chilled water, and lab-grade compressed air loads.
• Maintain operating and standby equipment configurations; report discrepancies.
• Remain on duty near plant equipment and coordinate with on-duty HVAC Mechanic.
• Monitor Metasys alarms; coordinate responses with the on-duty HVAC Mechanic.
• Perform routine inspections, log readings, meter readings, and calibrations.
• Conduct boiler water testing, blowdowns, chemical monitoring; daily documentation.
• Perform minor repairs, preventive maintenance, and routine expendables replacements.
• Document alarms, repairs, and conditions in daily/monthly reports.
• Notify management of outages, failures, safety concerns, or major repairs.

Skills

Stationary eng.

Metasys BMS

Steam boilers

HVAC systems

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

Job description

Stationary Engineer Central Utility Plant

Location Boulder CO

Position Summary

LAUKOA is seeking Stationary Engineers to operate and monitor the NIST Boulder Central Utility Plant on a 247365 schedule Stationary Engineers are responsible for safe reliable operation of high pressure steam boilers chillers air compressors air dryers pumps cooling towers water treatment systems and the Johnson Controls Metasys building management system

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate the Central Utility Plant to meet daily steam chilled water and laboratory grade compressed air load requirements
• Maintain required operating and standby equipment configurations and immediately report operational discrepancies
• Remain on duty in Building 42 or the immediate vicinity of the adjacent cooling towers and generators as required
• Monitor review acknowledge and communicate Metasys alarms and coordinate with the on duty HVAC Mechanic
• Perform routine inspections log readings meter readings adjustments calibration checks and condition assessments each shift
• Conduct boiler water testing boiler blowdowns chemical monitoring and related daily documentation
• Perform minor repairs preventive maintenance steam trap testing and repair cleaning lubrication and replacement of routine expendable parts
• Document alarms repairs operating conditions chemical results and equipment readings in daily and monthly reports
• Notify management and the Government promptly of outages equipment failures safety concerns or conditions requiring major repair
• Serve as shift supervisor when designated and coordinate safe shift operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum four years of verifiable stationary engineering experience
• At least three years of experience operating high pressure steam boilers producing more than 10 horsepower and steam pressure over 15 psi or qualifying water heating boilers exceeding 250 degrees Fahrenheit
• At least one year of experience operating refrigeration equipment requiring an operator
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid City and County of Denver Stationary Engineer Certificate within 180 days of starting work and maintain it throughout employment
• Experience operating direct digital controls or building management systems; Johnson Controls Metasys experience is preferred
• Must be able to work assigned rotating shifts weekends holidays early dismissals and site closures

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safe boiler chiller compressed air cooling tower pump and water treatment operations
• Ability to interpret gauges meters alarms operating trends job plans and manufacturer instructions
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and control system conditions and perform minor repairs without disrupting plant operations
• Ability to accurately complete electronic logs spreadsheets checklists and work records
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and coordinate continuously with the on duty HVAC Mechanic

Security Requirements

• Must successfully complete all required NIST badging access background and security processes
• Must maintain valid credentials and 24 hour site access

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work an eight hour rotating shift in a central utility plant environment
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; climb stairs and ladders; bend stoop reach and access confined equipment areas
• Ability to wear required PPE and work around heat steam chemicals noise rotating equipment and elevated surfaces
• Ability to lift and carry tools parts and materials consistent with safe work practices

Wage Rate

Wage rates and benefits will be determined in accordance with the Local One International Union of Operating Engineers Collective Bargaining Agreement in effect at the time of solicitation The values shown are estimates and are subject to changeEstimated hourly rate between 5200 6200 per hour Includes an estimated 125000 per month towards Health and WelfareIncludes an estimated 350 per hour towards retirement

This Position is Contingent Upon Award

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal OpportunityVEVRAA federal contractor

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

Benefits

• medical dental and vision insurance
• a 401k program with employer match
• paid vacation and sick leave
• employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• an Employee Assistance Program
• a flexible work environment

• critical illness coverage
• accident insurance
• identity theft coverage
• pet insurance and more

Additional Information

We give preference to internal candidates If no internal candidate meets our qualifications external candidates will be given consideration