New York State Office of Mental Health · 3 hours ago
Engineer Trainee (Mechanical), Central Office;
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
1+ years expThe New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking an Engineer Trainee to assist in the oversight of the Plant Operations & Maintenance program. The role involves providing technical direction on mechanical systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards for capital projects and maintenance contracts.
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Responsibilities
Apply mechanical engineering knowledge and offer technical assistance and oversight to ensure contracts, projects, and construction planning comply with mechanical and energy efficiency industry standards
Provide engineering support to OMH facilities planners related to capital improvements to OMH mechanical systems and physical plant. Review capital construction project documents for accuracy and adherence to developed program objectives
Assist Professional Engineer in the management of the mechanical equipment maintenance contract program comprising of 180+ maintenance contracts with a total contract value of $100M
Develop detailed mechanical equipment list, maintenance schedules using industry standards and predictive maintenance, and contract work plans detailing the scope of work for the contract
Assist Facility Plant Superintendents and energy consultant team to review existing mechanical equipment, develop and/or verify equipment lists for all facilities including assignment of asset number, condition rating, make, model, serial number, location, etc
Develop and maintain individual preventive maintenance checklists and work plans for mechanical equipment. Collaborate with procurement unit to incorporate into contract bid documents
Conduct site visits to evaluate mechanical equipment condition to verify compliance with established preventative maintenance schedules
Act as centralized support for all OMH Facilities on the Four Rivers (TMS) Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Coordinate system activities with contract vendor
Review and approve vendor invoicing
Conduct field audits to verify equipment information including condition rating, make, model, serial number, location, etc. Identify preventive maintenance schedules for each piece of equipment. Work with CMMS consultant to ensure accurate schedule information is uploaded into the CMMS system
Ensure equipment lists align with active maintenance contracts
Manage Mechanical Systems and Building Condition Assessments in the ASSG Capital Asset Management System (CAMS)
Work with facility Plant Superintendents in the management and updating to Mechanical System and Building Condition Assessment information in CAMS
Utilize FCI to inform and support Capital project development
Conduct site assessments with facility staff to evaluate and determine condition of physical plant assets including roofs, windows, mechanical systems, etc
Monitor Capital projects related to mechanical equipment upgrades and replacements, ensure equipment lists capture Capital Project related updates
Statewide travel to all Psychiatric Center locations will be required for this position
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law into the Engineer Trainee title by having at least one year of permanent competitive service in a qualifying title
A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology in one of the following fields: Aerospace Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering Technology, Building Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Technology, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees
Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam AND one year of full-time experience in Mechanical Engineering
Individuals appointed into the Engineer Trainee title will serve a 24-month traineeship that leads to Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Grade 20. To advance to Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), you must pass the NCEES FE examination and successfully complete the requirements of the traineeship
Under the New York State Education Department guidelines, all professional engineers must practice only in their area(s) of competency or they may be subject to disciplinary action
Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law who also meet the minimum qualifications listed above will also be considered
Company
New York State Office of Mental Health
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers.
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