Union - Service Equipment Operator - GE Aerospace Research

AECOM; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Service Equipment Operator to operate and maintain HVAC systems in Niskayuna, NY. This role involves diagnosing and repairing complex systems, requiring a background in Plant Utilities or related fields. The successful candidate will work rotating shifts and ensure systems operate safely and efficiently.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Utility Operations or 7 years in HVAC.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, off hours, weekends, and holidays is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain HVAC systems including air handling units and chillers.
• Perform diagnostic and repair tasks on central heating and cooling systems.
• Regularly monitor facility equipment through rounds and software controls.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair

Communication

Utilization of hand tools

Education

AAS Degree in Plant Utilities Technology

A.O.S Degree in Construction Technology

Military Training in Boiler Operations

Job description

**Job Description Summary**

The Service Equipment Operator is responsible for operating, diagnosing and maintaining facility equipment and infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to Air Handling Units, Rooftop Units, Chillers, Compressors, Vacuum Pumps, Sanitary and Lab Waste Pumps, Cooling Towers, Pneumatic Control Systems, Electronic Control Systems, Hydronic Heating and Cooling, and Steam Systems.

**Job Description**

**Essential Responsibilities:**

+ **This position will require to work a rotating shift working off hours, weekends, and holidays** .

+ Regular communication with customers, work leaders, and other trades to complete work assignments.

+ Diagnose, maintain and repair complicated central heating, ventilating, air-conditioning systems and other services.

+ Perform rounds through facility mechanical rooms to monitor facility equipment.

+ Monitor systems through controls software, adjusting setpoints as needed.

+ Responding to radio calls and communications from buildings systems center

+ Ability to use basic hand tools and handheld power tools.

+ Perform rounds of labs to support research staff on off shift.

+ Perform all work safely and efficiently following all policies, procedures and codes.

**Qualifications:**

+ AAS Degree in Plant Utilities Technology, Mechanical Technology, HVAC

+ OR

+ A.O.S Degree in Construction Technology with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Utility Operations; or Military Training in Boiler Operations (eg. Navy HT)

+ OR

+ 7 or more years of experience with **Industrial** HVAC.

+ **Must be willing to work a rotating shift working off hours, weekends, and holidays** .

+ Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

+ Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

**Additional Information**

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.