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Columbia University Facilities & Operations · 5 months ago

Watch Engineer (Must have a valid NYC stationary engineer license)

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$67.41/hr - $67.41/hr
date1+ years exp

Columbia University Facilities & Operations is seeking a Watch Engineer responsible for the safe and reliable operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective repair of high-pressure steam generating and chiller systems. The role includes leading operations functions, overseeing Assistant Watch engineers, and ensuring compliance with University policies.

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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

Qualification

NYC Stationary Engineer licenseNYC Refrigeration System Operation CertificatePlant operations experienceHigh-pressure steam boilersBuilding management system (BMS)Mechanical chiller operationSoft skills

Required

High school graduate or equivalent
Has a minimum of one (1) year of plant operations and 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 the city, state, and governing agencies

Preferred

Has two (2) years of internal CU experience in plant operations & maintenance
Has external four (4) years operations experience with gas and oil-fired high-pressure steam boilers, absorption, mechanical, centrifugal chiller machine, and/or building management system (BMS) controls
Has four (4) years of maritime/navy experience in plant operations & maintenance
Holds a Marine Engineer certificate from the United States Coast Guard
Has an associates or higher Degree in plant operations & maintenance or equivalent

Company

Columbia University Facilities & Operations

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Columbia University Facilities and Operations is the largest administrative department at the University.
location
New York, New York, US
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://cufo.columbia.edu/

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Funding

Current Stage
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Peter Michaelides
Chief Financial Officer / Vice President of Finance and Administration
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