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New England Aquarium · 1 day ago

Mechanical Systems Operator

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

New England Aquarium is seeking a dedicated and committed Building Engineer (Mechanical Systems Operator) to join the Facilities Team and contribute to the operations and oversight of the vast mechanical systems that keep the animal collection safe and the facilities operating at peak performance. The engineer safely operates and maintains the facilities' major life support and building comfort equipment and collaborates with the Facilities team to provide a high level of service to the organization.

Health CareWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

Stands watch in designated machinery areas. Conducts roving rounds of campus facilities. Observes instruments, records readings, and maintains an activities log

Performs routine preventative maintenance duties including cleaning equipment, making mechanical and chemical adjustments, moving equipment and supplies, and manipulating valves and switches

Comfortable working at height, on ladders, and in confined areas from the basement to the roof and at times outside, exposed to the weather

Operates major life support equipment occasionally in tight quarters

Responds to equipment alarms and takes corrective action in a timely manner

Commonly is the only Aquarium employee on-site overnight and, as such, typically acts as the Aquarium liaison to police and fire departments, as well as liaison with husbandry department personnel when for emerging problems in a husbandry area (i.e. escaped animal or flooding tank)

Assists other trades when required (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, carpentry)

Assists Husbandry staff with animal moves, equipment maintenance, animal observations and other support activities when required

Performs other duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Mechanical systems operationPreventative maintenanceBMS controls systemsCMMS softwareCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsWork independently

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

A minimum of three years of related experience is required

Valid driver's license and good driving record

Ability to take initiative and work independently to complete assigned tasks

Strong communication skills and the ability to provide excellent service to internal customers

Organized and able to plan projects and execute them in a timely fashion

Familiarity with Microsoft Teams communications application, BMS controls systems, and work reporting CMMS software is a plus

Push, pull, lift and carry up to 59 pounds, and occasionally 100 pounds or more with assistance

Perform 3 rounds of the building during each 8 hour shift, which involves significant walking and standing time, climbing up to 6 flights of stairs per round, and bending, stooping, crawling, and kneeling

Climb on a ladder while operating manual valves

Candidates for this position must submit to a pre-employment driving record check