Senior Stationary Engineer - Program Lead

About the role

The Senior Stationary Engineer will lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of maintenance and inspection programs for cooling towers. This role involves coordinating with facility staff and contractors, reviewing operational records, and providing technical support during system issues and remediation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of maintenance and inspection programs.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective inspection, maintenance, repair, and alignment with capital project development.
• Review remediation plans to ensure they comply with applicable regulations and industry best practices.
• Monitor remediation activities to verify that approved procedures are properly implemented and completed.
• Review operating logs, maintenance records, water treatment reports, chemical testing results, and other required compliance documentation.
• Verify that cooling tower maintenance, testing, and treatment activities are performed in accordance with regulatory requirements, vendor recommendations, and DCAS policies.
• Identify operational deficiencies, maintenance concerns, and compliance issues, and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Coverage with facility team, vendors, maintenance personnel, and regulatory agencies as required.
• Lead point person for reviewing to ensure accurate records and documentation for inspections, testing, maintenance activities, corrective actions, and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare written reports summarizing inspection findings, recommendations, and program compliance.
• Provide technical assistance and operational support for cooling tower systems located throughout City-owned facilities.
• Perform routine remote monitoring and periodic on-site inspections of cooling tower operations.
• Serve as a technical support during incidents involving elevated bacterial counts or confirmed legionella detections.
• Support the continued development and improvement of the Cooling Towers Deliverables Program.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience as Stationary Engineer in charge of a high pressure plant supervising at least three stationary engineers in the operation, maintenance and adjustment of high-pressure boilers;
• A valid License for High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer issued by the New York City Department of Buildings.

Preferred Skills

• Thorough knowledge of cooling tower operation, maintenance, and water treatment practices.
• Familiarity with legionella prevention, monitoring, and remediation procedures.
• Ability to interpret operating data, maintenance records, laboratory reports, and compliance documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable New York State and New York City regulations governing cooling tower systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple NYC agencies.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), building management systems (BMS) is preferred.