NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 20 hours ago
Plant Utilities Engineer 1
Rome, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$57K/yr - $69K/yr
4+ years expThe NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 to operate, maintain, and repair various utilities systems including boilers and HVAC. The role involves conducting tests, troubleshooting issues, and implementing energy conservation projects to ensure optimal system performance.
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Responsibilities
Operates, maintains, and repairs steam and hot water boilers, water supply and return systems, electronic and pneumatic combustion and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems, forced or induced draft fan systems, chiller systems, and other refrigeration equipment
Operates computers which control boiler operations, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC systems
Conducts boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzes results, and adds chemicals to maintain proper system functions
Balances air distribution systems, and maintains proper air temperature, humidity, freshness, and flow quality
Cleans, inspects, and maintains boilers, by performing chemical cleaning of equipment, repairing brickwork, replacing tubes, and maintaining boiler combustion and emissions
Performs chiller maintenance such as the cleaning of condenser tubes and evaporators, and the maintenance and repair of pumps, air compressors, steam systems, cooling towers, motors, and variable frequency drives
Performs maintenance and repair on various water and sewage pumping, filtration, and treatment equipment
Cleans, maintains, and repairs HVAC systems and equipment, calibrates controls, performs air testing and chemical treatment, and replaces air filters
Responds to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing calls; troubleshoots and coordinate necessary repairs
Maintains computerized energy management systems; troubleshoots problems; and identifies and replaces faulty equipment and devices
Identifies, recommends, and develops energy conservation projects and initiatives
May handle various types of hazardous materials; and respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns, such as chemical spills, oil spills and blowouts; implements evacuation plans in emergency situations
May maintain right-to-know libraries, respond to inquiries, assess problems, and provide advice regarding incidents
May operate high or low voltage electrical distribution systems, steam, diesel and gas turbine generators, transformers and switch gears, load centers, motor control centers, panel boards, emergency power and lighting distribution systems, motor generator sets, and uninterrupted power supply systems
May supervise subordinate staff, including Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations Assistants, contractors, and other trades staff
Qualification
Required
Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force
Must have been an enlisted machinery technician (MK) with the U.S. Coast Guard OR possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S. Coast Guard
Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army
Must have been an enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy
Must have a Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) and have been a qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine
Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers, plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC Mechanic or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC)
Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License
A bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering
Four years of full-time hands on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, industrial, institutional facility, computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics and/or performing diagnosis, repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment
Four years of full-time hands on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment
An associate's degree in HVAC AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #9 or #10 above
Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (900 hours) OR completion of an approved certificate in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #9 or #10 above
Benefits
Health Care Coverage
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Program
Professional Development and Education and Training
Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan
Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life insurance and Disability insurance
Paid Holidays and Leave
Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
Company
NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.
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