Control Room Shift Engineer II

About the Role

Safely and effectively monitor, operate, and maintain facility systems and equipment, including:

• Fire Tube Boilers
• Steam Distribution and Condensate Return Systems
• Packaged Water Chillers and Cooling Towers
• Chilled Water and Condenser Water Systems
• Clean Steam Generators and Distribution Systems
• Heating Hot Water Systems
• Domestic Water Systems
• Pure Water Systems
• Animal Watering and RODI Water Systems
• Air Handlers and Air Distribution Systems
• Exhaust Fans and Exhaust Systems
• Gas Systems
• Electrical Power Distribution and Emergency Power Systems
• Control Air Systems
• Life Safety Systems and Campus Fire Detection Systems
• Building Automation Systems
• Sterilizers and Freezers

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal facility performance.
• Ensure smooth operation, maintenance, and safety of the facility; maintain a safety-focused mindset in all aspects of the position.
• Provide support for preventive and corrective maintenance on electronic and pneumatic facility/equipment controls; respond to abnormal conditions and emergencies.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and upkeep of common areas and facility equipment.
• Improve technical expertise through guidance from senior team members and supervisors.
• Provide recommendations, advice, and oversight on the installation and modification of new systems.
• Assist with the training of junior personnel.
• Maintain currency with utility systems such as steam, heating water, chilled water, compressed gases, HVAC, tube systems, and domestic water heating; assist in troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Recognize and respond properly to critical system alarms (e.g., freezers, refrigerators, incubators, cold and environmental rooms, data center temperature alarms). Dispatch appropriate personnel and notify stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively in standard written and spoken English across various platforms.
• Maintain proficiency with software platforms, including Metasys, tube system controls, medical gas alarms, and Simplex fire alarm monitoring.
• Serve as the liaison between Facilities Operations & Maintenance (FOM), Security Operations, and vendors.
• Act as the on-site stationary steam engineer and chiller plant operator within the Central Energy Plant.
• Document State-mandated Steam Boiler Monitoring Variance activities of the Roving Shift Engineers.
• Maintain familiarity with the campus site, buildings, and utilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet departmental and institutional goals and objectives.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Technical School Diploma or Certification in a related area preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a Shift Engineer, Boiler Operator, Maintenance Mechanic, A/C Refrigeration Mechanic, or Maintenance Engineer in a hospital or related environment, or as an Operator in a facility with rigorous conduct of operations requirements.
• Knowledge of design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Boilers, Chillers, and Cooling Towers.
• Experience with facilities management, technical maintenance, or customer service.
• Experience with repair and maintenance of facilities-related equipment.
• Experience in a campus/multi-building or single, multi-story building environment preferred.
• Basic proficiency in MS software and end-user proficiency in CMMS software.
• Working knowledge of computer maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred.
• Working knowledge of building automation systems (BAS) (e.g., Metasys) preferred.
• Good understanding of applicable building systems (e.g., steam, chilled water, compressed gases, heat exchangers, HVAC).
• Familiarity with campus building occupants, contractors, and consultants.

Qualifications

• Steam Engineer First Class License from Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement (required).
• Refrigeration Engineer First Class License from Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement (required).
• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification (preferred).

Skills

• Clarifies and provides explanations as needed; checks documents and reports for clarity and accuracy.
• Seeks and provides information within and outside the team in a timely manner.
• Addresses problems in a structured, logical approach; adapts quickly and positively, learning from mistakes.
• Plans around multiple tasks and priorities; copes with unexpected changes in routine and delivers planned outcomes on time.
• Escalates issues/problems and seeks support in a timely manner.
• Understands customer needs by asking clarifying questions; solves routine customer problems effectively.
• Exhibits a basic grasp of facilities operations and maintenance processes, guidelines, and regulations.
• Demonstrates physical fitness and the ability to work in a stressful environment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must move about the workspace to access work surfaces, shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment at, below, or above the work surface.
• Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $26.00 - $45.50 per hour.

Benefits

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