Shift: swing shift position

The Operating Engineer will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.

I. POSITION PURPOSE

Installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing/piping equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of building. Monitors operations and conducts a routine and on-going assessment of the building systems operations and performance. Performs tests, rounds and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of departmental equipment.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES

At the direction of supervisor, maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear, battery systems), emergency backup systems and hot water systems; monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment. Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.

Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single and three phase motors (single & two speed); run conduit; pull wiring to machinery, motors, operating parts, etc.; install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors; replace seals on pumps; install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment. Install, repair, and maintain electrical controls, switching and motor controls. Operate and maintain critical equipment including UPS systems, generators, chillers and critical air conditioning units.

Monitor operation, repair, and maintain refrigeration, central plant and air conditioning equipment; boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; recording readings as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions

Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.

Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings.

Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.

Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building's critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list.

Responsible for understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.

Ensure that the Critical Facility Work is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building's critical infrastructure.

Ensure strict adherence to Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures.

Performs additional job duties as requested.

III. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have background in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of commercial HVAC equipment.
• Must have hands-on experience in a critical facility, including UPS Systems, emergency generators, and switch-gear
• EPA Universal Certification (or able to obtain within 6 months of employment)
• Experience operating and maintaining building electrical, instrumentation and control systems, including programmable controllers (PLC), BAS is highly desirable.
• Must be able to stand variable shifts in a 24/7 environment
• Provide weekend support and off-hours support on weekdays during emergency conditions.
• Ability to read and write effectively in English and to perform basic mathematics. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook for email communications
• Demonstrate verbal/written communication skills.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.