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The Building People · 1 month ago

Watch Engineer

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Building People, LLC is seeking a full-time Watch Engineer to support a federal Agency in Reston, VA. The role involves monitoring critical building systems, making adjustments, and responding to emergencies during a specific shift within a 24/7 schedule.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

1st Class Operator's licenseHVAC equipment maintenanceHigh-pressure steam plant operationBuilding automation systemsCritical building infrastructure systemsHVAC control trainingBrazingSoldering techniquesOSHA certificationTrades schoolingCommunication skills

Required

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

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

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

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer

Preferred

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

Prior experience with data center HVAC systems, building automation systems, and critical building infrastructure systems