Watch Engineer – Steam & Chiller Plant Operations

Columbia University Facilities & Operations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University is seeking a Watch Engineer to ensure safe and reliable operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective repair of high-pressure steam generating and chiller systems. The role requires leading and assisting in routine and emergency plant operations and supervising junior engineers across campus as needed.

Responsibilities include performing startup/shutdown procedures, maintaining log entries, and coordinating with related trades to maintain optimal plant performance and

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year plant operations & maintenance.
• Current NYC Stationary Engineer license for high-pressure steam.
• Current NYC Refrigeration System Operation’s Certificate of qualification.
• All Licenses and certifications required by city, state and governing agencies.

Responsibilities

• Shall be proficient in employment of all tools, methods and materials pertaining to electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and instruments for steam generators (boilers) chiller and associated system within the plant.
• Maintain, repair and operate system equipment, auxiliary system and utilize computer- monitoring systems while working independently or under limited supervision and direction in accordance with sound engineering practices.
• Works in collaboration with all plant related trades and management.
• Observes electrical switchboard and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and/or BMS system to inform decisions on system operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Must perform any duties assigned in an emergency within job classification.
• Oversight with direct and continuing supervision and development of individual’s progression assigned to the plant.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Columbia University is seeking a Watch Engineer to ensure safe and reliable operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective repair of high-pressure steam generating and chiller systems. The role requires leading and assisting in routine and emergency plant operations and supervising junior engineers across campus as needed.

Responsibilities include performing startup/shutdown procedures, maintaining log entries, and coordinating with related trades to maintain optimal plant performance and