À propos de ce poste Senior Stationary Engineer chez Union College
Position Title: Senior Stationary Engineer
Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Regular full-time
Supervisor: Cogeneration Plant Supervisor
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Operations:
Performs the startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures for plant systems including: Gas fired turbine, Gas compressor, HRSG, Gas fired boilers, Absorption chiller, Centrifugal chillers, and Cooling tower.
Performs water tests as required for the supply and treatment of boiler feed water and condensate, as well as works with vendors to support care and treatment of cooling towers.
Assists the supervisor in planning, implementing, and overseeing plant upgrades and system modifications.
Operate and or adjust PRV steam valves depending upon consumption for Absorption Chiller and or main steam distribution.
Monitors control room instrumentation and alarms in order to identify deficiencies and take corrective actions.
Utilizes the building management systems (BMS) for effective performance and or deficiency measures.
Performs building switchovers by draining AHU coils units or filling depending upon season.
Maintenance:
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance for plant equipment including boilers, chillers, HRSG, turbine, generators, cooling towers, and air compressors.
Identifies leaks, noise, and abnormal conditions, and makes recommendations, and or repairs.
Periodically blows down centrifugal chillers during operations, as well as maintains proper flow through barrels, which may include cleaning strainers.
Maintains steam and chilled water manholes by checking ground water pumps and operations.
Works with vendors for services including the gas compressor, turbine, and chillers.
Utilize the work order system (Works) to track and schedule maintenance.
Participates in the creation and development of standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
Repair:
Identify problem areas through utilizing resources, collecting data, and understanding P&ID’s.
Repairs and or replaces condensate and sump pumps, as well as performs alignments.
Makes necessary repairs to various campus steam traps.
Performs proper Lock-out-Tag-out when working on equipment.
Working Conditions:
The work area includes Central Plant and all campus facilities.
Position may require working varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holiday coverage. Covering open shifts, as needed.
Maintains a safe work environment through job planning, housekeeping, as well as identifying corrective hazards.
Complies with department and college policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Education:
Associates degree in plant utilities, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
High School diploma.
Relevant Military Training will be considered.
Experience:
Five years’ experience as a boiler operator/nuclear, and or stationary engineer.
Experience in operating high pressure steam boilers and distribution.
Experience with central plant chiller systems and distributed chilled water
Experience with the operations of switching 13.2KV and 480v breakers through a Load Management System (LMS) preferred.
Skills:
Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer skills including (Word, Excel, and Adobe).
Knowledge of distributive control systems (DCS).
Licenses:
Valid New York State driver’s license.
Licensed as a Stationary Engineer, and/or Navy plant operator.
Compensation:
The hourly range for this position is $32-35 per hour. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Location: Schenectady, NY
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition programs
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).