NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 1 day ago
Plant Utilities Engineer 1
Tupper Lake, 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 and maintain essential mechanical and electrical equipment. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing systems that provide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in various settings, ensuring safety and efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Operate steam and hot water boilers including lighting off, firing, cleaning and shutting down systems
Operate central and auxiliary computers which monitor, test, control and operate boilers, auxiliary equipment and HVAC systems
Service and maintain residential heating and air conditioning equipment
Conduct boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzing results and adding chemicals to maintain proper residuals in boiler and piping systems
Operate large central absorption, centrifugal, screw driven and hermetic chiller systems and other refrigeration equipment. Duties include starting, regulating and troubleshooting to maintain proper temperature
Will be required to perform operations and maintenance within an asbestos environment and/or supervise any asbestos removal project being carried out by other employees or private contractors
Handle various types of hazardous materials, such as refrigerants, Freon, gas, fuel oil, solvents, antifreeze, biocides, nitrates, ethanol, acids, caustic soda, regulated waste and refuse
Respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns, such as chemical spills, oil spills and blowouts and may be called upon to implement evacuation plans in emergency situations
Work in confined space situations using personal protective equipment and supervise others working in confined space using personal protective equipment
May requires daily travel within the district, as well as some travel within NY State to assist other districts with special projects
Certified training in Asbestos Operation and Maintenance will be required within 90 days of appointment
Other duties as assigned
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
Certified training in Asbestos Operation and Maintenance will be required within 90 days of appointment
Benefits
Health Care Coverage
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Program
Professional Development and Education and Training
Paid Holidays and Leave
Life insurance and Disability insurance
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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 offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
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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