Watch Engineer (Part Time)

The Building People; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC, seeks a Watch Engineer for full-time support of a federal agency in Reston, VA. This role monitors critical building systems at the Heating and Refrigeration Plant, maintaining watch/tour requirements and responding to emergencies during a 24/7 shift

Requirements include 5 years of federal O&M experience, a valid DC 1st Class Operator's license, and expertise with high-pressure steam and central chillers. Background checks and possible credentialing are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of federal facility Operations and Maintenance experience
• Strong communication to interface with technicians
• DC 1st Class Operator's license and experience with 100 psi steam and central chiller plants

Responsibilities

• Monitor building systems during watch shift within a 24/7 schedule
• Record operating data every two hours in logs
• Adjust central control panel based on operating conditions
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with other technicians

Skills

Federal O&M experience

Communication skills

Interfacing with technicians

Education

HS diploma or GED with trades schooling

Universal Technician for CFCs

OSHA PPE training

Braze and soldering techniques

BTU sizing knowledge

Tools

HVAC control systems

Job description

Description/Job Summary:

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Watch Engineer for the facilities operation and maintenance program to support a federal Agency in Reston, VA. Responsibilities include watch/tour requirements at the Heating and Refrigeration Plant (Building E) of the contract. The employee must otherwise meet any requirements of the Government for this classification contained in the applicable RFP and contract.

Responsibilities/Duties:

The Building Tour Mechanic is the onsite staff member responsible for monitoring critical building systems, making adjustments, and responding to emergencies during a specific shift within a 24/7 schedule.

The Watch Engineer shall ensure the following is performed:

• Monitor the starting, stopping and loading of equipment.
• Check all operating equipment in the watch area every two hours.
• Record operating data in appropriate logs or records every two hours.
• Adjust at the central control panel in response to changing operating conditions.

Required Skills:

• Five (5) years of experience in federal facility Operations and Maintenance with a similar size and scope
• Communication skills required to interface and coordinate with other technicians.
• Must have a valid District of Columbia 1st Class Operator's license, have experience in the operation of a minimum 100 psi high-pressure steam plant and in the operation of a central chiller plant.

Preferred Skills:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible HVAC equipment installation, maintenance, and repair experience which includes one year of HVAC control maintenance and repair experience and completion of a HVAC control training program applicable to type of system
• Preferred qualifications include prior experience with data center HVAC systems, building automation systems, and critical building infrastructure systems.

Required Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration and HVAC.
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC's
• OSHA certified and trained in the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Shall be proficient in brazing and soldering techniques
• Shall be knowledgeable in sizing area for proper size BTU's for heating and cooling

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‐case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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