Stationary Engineer Level II

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall; City of Schenectady (NY); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal 

Winter Recess Break

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision

On-Campus Fitness Facility Access

403(b) Retirement Plan

Salary Continuation Program

Tuition Exchange

Résumé du poste

Union College is seeking a Stationary Engineer Level II to assist in the operations, maintenance, and repair of the central plant equipment and the downstream steam and chilled water distribution in Schenectady, NY. The role involves starting, stopping, and emergency procedures for plant systems, monitoring alarms, and coordinating with vendors.

The position requires an Associate degree in plant utilities or related field, 3–5 years of boiler/operator experience, and licensure as a Stationary

Qualifications

• Associates degree in plant utilities, electrical, or mechanical engineering with 3–5 years’ boiler operator/ stationary engineer experience.
• Experience operating high pressure steam boilers and distribution.
• Experience with central plant chiller systems and distributed chilled water.
• Experience operating 13.2KV and 480V breakers through a Load Management System (LMS).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• Knowledge of distributive control systems (DCS).
• Valid New York State driver’s license.
• Licensed as a Stationary Engineer, and/or Navy plant operator.

Responsabilités

• Assist with startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures for plant systems (gas turbine, gas compressor, HRSG, boilers, chillers, cooling towers).
• Monitor control room instrumentation and alarms; take corrective actions.
• Use building management systems (BMS) for performance and deficiency measures.
• Assist with building switchovers by draining or filling AHU coils as needed.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers, chillers, HRSG, turbine, generators, cooling towers, and air compressors.
• Identify leaks, noises, and abnormal conditions and perform repairs or replacements.
• Lock-out-Tag-out procedures when working on equipment; coordinate with vendors for services.
• Track maintenance using the Works system.

Connaissances

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Word, Excel, Adobe

DCS knowledge

Control room monitoring

Formation

Associates degree in plant utilities/electrical/mechanical engineering

Licensed Stationary Engineer / Navy plant operator

New York State driver’s license

Outils

LMS (Load Management System)

Distributive control systems (DCS)

Description du poste

The Stationary Engineer Level II will assist with the operations, maintenance, and repair of the equipment within the central plant facility, as well as the downstream steam and chilled water distribution.

Stationary Engineer Level II

Work Days: Monday through Friday

Shift State/End Time: 7:30AM-4:30PM

Hours Per Week: 40

Weeks Per Year: 52

Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Regular full-time. This position is not eligible for relocation or visa sponsorship.

Supervisor: Cogeneration Plant Supervisor

Position Purpose: The Stationary Engineer Level II will assist with the operations, maintenance, and repair of the equipment within the central plant facility, as well as the downstream steam and chilled water distribution. Equipment includes: A Gas Fired Turbine, Steam boilers, HRSG, Gas Compressor, Absorption Chiller, Cooling Towers, Pumps and motors.

Operations

• Assist with 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.
• 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.
• Assists with 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 ground water 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.

Repair

• Repairs and or replaces condensate and sump pumps, as well as performs alignments.
• Assists with making necessary repairs to various campus steam traps.
• Performs proper Lock-out-Tag-out when working on equipment.
• Assists vendors with repairs as needed for plant 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:

• Associates degree in plant utilities, electrical, or mechanical engineering with three to five year’s experience as a boiler operator/nuclear, and or stationary engineer preferred. A combination of relevant education, training certifications and/or work experience will be considered.
• 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).
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills including (Word, Excel, and Adobe).
• Knowledge of distributive control systems (DCS).
• 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 $27.00 - $29.90. 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

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)
• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance(Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Exchange

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).