STATIONARY ENGINEER

We are seeking an experienced Stationary Engineer to support Operations & Maintenance Services at a Federal Facility in Laurel, MD. The ideal candidate is skilled, licensed as an engineer, and enjoys learning new equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the assigned facility and all related systems/components, including the building automation system.
• Perform tours of areas and/or equipment as directed by management and required under the contract specification.
• Perform service calls, diagnostic services, and incidental, minor, and major repairs as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties in accordance with NVE standards, building protocol, manufacturer recommendations, and industry best practices, including:
  • Changing filters, cleaning coils, flushing condensers, punching tubes, greasing fan, pump and motor bearings.
  • Inspecting and adjusting belts, replacing motor bearings, aligning pulleys and shafts.
  • Monitoring condenser, chilled, heating and secondary water chemical treatment and its associated feed equipment.
  • Cleaning and maintaining cooling towers, and performing annual inspections and other scheduled routines as directed.
• Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures (water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories, etc.).
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs of all equipment and systems outlined in the Employer's contract with the Government.
• Perform other duties as required or directed by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience within the last eight (8) years operating chillers rated at least 500 tons and boilers of 125 boiler‑horsepower gas‑fired capacity.
• Experience working in industrial, laboratory, construction, or commercial building environments.
• First (1st) Class Engineer License or comparable license (required).
• Licensed Stationary Operating Engineer MD 1st Class License (required).
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal CFC License (desirable).
• Factory training for different boiler/chiller systems (desirable).
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a government background investigation; existing HSPD‑12 clearance is highly desirable.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in research laboratories, biosafety facilities (BSL‑2 / BSL‑3 preferred), animal research facilities (AAALAC preferred), and Federal Government facilities.
• Ability to read architectural and manufacturing blueprints and generate design concepts using available tools.
• Proficiency with basic office equipment (cell phone, tablet, telephone, fax, copy scanner).
• Functional knowledge of Building Automation Systems and monitoring controls.