"Plant Utilities Engineer 1- HVAC- NY HELPS"

Job Summary

As a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 on an assigned shift, individual would operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical distribution in a safe and efficient manner. Make recommendations on major overhauls and replacement of equipment and identify, recommend, and develop energy conservation projects. May supervise subordinate staff in the operation and maintenance of heating facilities and mechanical equipment. May also supervise contractors in an emergency or project situation, and you may be required to assume responsibility for operations of the overall physical plant. Positions involve shift work within a 24-hour work schedule which includes night and holiday shifts.

Job Functions

Essential Functions:

System Operations

• Operates steam and hot water boilers including lighting off, firing, cleaning, and shutting down system
• Operates central and auxiliary computers which monitor, test, control and operate boilers, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC systems
• Operates boiler, feed water, and condensate and hot water supply and return systems
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates electronic and pneumatic combustion and HVAC control systems
• Conducts boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzing results, and adding chemicals to maintain proper residuals in boiler and piping systems
• Operates forced or induced draft fan systems by starting, regulating, and securing fan to maintain proper combustion process
• Operates large Chillers, centrifugal, screw driven and hermetic chiller systems and other refrigeration equipment
• Operates related auxiliary air-conditioning equipment, such as cooling towers, evaporative coolers, fan coils, vacuum pumps, purge chillers, and water-cooled condensers
• Conducts chilled water and condenser water chemical analysis to maintain proper residuals
• Operates HVAC systems to maintain proper environmental conditions including hydronic, steam, and air handling distribution systems
• Calibrates controls, balance air distribution systems, and maintains proper air temperature, humidity, fresh air, and air flow quality
• Troubleshoots and adjusts pneumatic and digital control systems
• Operates, maintains, and repairs high temperature, high pressure water distribution systems and chilled water AC systems
• Operates, maintains, and repairs ventilation systems
• Monitors and adjusts system set points and output using remote computer links to the building's programmable logic controls

Systems Maintenance

• Cleans, inspects, maintains, and repairs boilers including but not limited to flushing, and chemical cleaning of water side and fire side of boiler equipment, repairing brick work, and replacing tubes
• Maintains, repairs, or replaces bearings, shafts, controller valves, motors, piping, traps, conveyors, and other equipment
• Performs troubleshooting and repair of building distribution systems including low pressure steam distribution, heat exchangers, hot and cold deck systems, air handlers, and pneumatic and digital controls
• Maintains boiler combustion, emission, and flame safety control system
• Performs all chiller maintenance, such as cleaning and replacement of condenser tubes, cleaning of evaporators, maintenance and repair of steam turbines, pumps, air compressors, steam systems, cooling towers, motors, motor starters, and variable frequency drives
• Performs maintenance on HVAC systems, including Direct Digital Controls adjustment, calibration, and modification
• Maintains and repairs pumps and piping, perform installation of new and/or modification of existing equipment on a project basis, lubricate fan motors, bearings and belts, clean drip pans and drains, and replace filters
• Maintains computerized energy management system, identify, inspect, and replace faulty equipment and devices and troubleshoot problems, including resetting temperature, humidity, fan status, damper controls, valve position, and alarm status
• Responds to calls, usually on off shift hours, concerning mechanical, electrical, or plumbing breakdowns. Troubleshoots problems and makes necessary repairs if possible or contacts supervisor
• Cleans, maintains, and repairs HVAC equipment, calibrate controls, perform air testing, replace filters, and test and chemically treat HVAC systems
• Performs HVAC system inspections and manufacturer-recommended preventive maintenance
• Performs seasonal overhauls and transitions systems from heating to cooling and vice versa

Energy Conservation

• Surveys and monitors equipment and systems operation to determine the most efficient mode of operation; read gauges and meters and refer to technical instructions and/or operating manuals to determine if equipment is operating according to specifications
• Installs new equipment and/or modifies existing equipment to operate at peak energy efficiency
• Identifies, recommends, and develops energy conservation projects

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have permanent appointment in a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 classified position or be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service canvass list. Open competitive qualifications include graduation from specific apprenticeship programs, military experience, licenses, degrees, or relevant experience as detailed in the text.

Additional Information

Salary: $56,506.00 Annually. Work Schedule: 40 hours/week: Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 - 11:30pm. To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5092338/plant-utilities-engineer-1-hvac-ny-helps.