Stationary Engineer

Job Summary

The Stationary Engineer will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of one or more systems such as heat, air-conditioning (cool, humidify, dehumidify, filter, and air circulation), refrigeration, steam or high-temperature water, domestic water, hydronic, or electricity.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts controls to ensure safe and efficient operation of the systems, including HVAC system controls, lighting control, and power monitoring.
• Performs diagnostic testing and analysis of system changes and problems.
• Performs preventive maintenance operational checks on actuators, valves, and dampers.
• Insures proper working order of boilers, chillers, machinery, pumps, compressors, and other building mechanical equipment.
• Coordinates with trades in performing tasks related to operating or maintaining the equipment and systems.
• Observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters, thermometers, sensors, and charts.
• Records data on various aspects of system operations.
• Performs maintenance on operations system and other building mechanical equipment including Air Handlers, Cooling Towers, Fan Coil Units, Vales, and VAVs.
• Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs to boilers, chillers, pumps, air handlers, fan coil units, VAVs, and other associated mechanical equipment.
• Performs minor after-hours repairs.
• Performs housekeeping duties in the Central Utility Plant (CUP), Cooling Tower area, Pump House, and BAS control station area.
• Answers the phone in the absence of the dispatcher and after hours and takes the appropriate information to address the issue.
• Presents a professional, positive, and helpful attitude at all times when interacting with customers, co-workers, and supervision.
• Maintains effective communication with management, employees, and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain base access.
• Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Stationary Engineer's license.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of recent experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of high-pressure boilers.
• Must possess a Maryland third grade engineer license or equivalent license from other jurisdictions as accepted by the KO/COR.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance per job plans on assigned equipment within the Central Utility Plant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working on government contracts.
• Experience with chillers over 900 tons.
• OSHA 10.