HIGHLIGHTS

Plant Utilities Engineers 3 plan, direct and coordinate the activities of and/or have overall supervisory responsibility for the overall physical plant engaged in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing and calibration of mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical distribution in the most efficient and safest way possible.

DIVISION OPERATING NEEDS

-Working knowledge of the construction and the safe and efficient operation of boilers, chillers, auxiliary heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment, and high and low voltage electrical and generating equipment.
-Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in the maintenance and repair of boiler, chiller, auxiliary heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment, and high and low voltage electrical and generating equipment.
-Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in making mechanical and routine electrical repairs to heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, pneumatic control systems and direct digital and other microprocessor controlled systems.
-Working knowledge of OSHA, PESH, EPA, DEC, Health, NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, “Right to Know” legislation and Labor rules and regulations as they relate to the requirements of the occupation, including oil spills, chemical spills, air quality, stack emissions and water contamination.
-Working knowledge of the operation of computer driven control and energy management systems.
-Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used to troubleshoot, maintain and repair sprinkler and fire alarm systems, elevators and switch gear and electrical distribution systems.
-Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in the maintenance, repair and balancing of building ventilation systems, air handlers, fans and hydronic systems.
-Working knowledge of energy conservation concepts.
-Working knowledge of the principals and practices of supervision.
-Working knowledge of the agencies’ and facilities’ policies, practices, and standards relating to engineering department operation and maintenance.
-Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, specifications, design drawings and wiring diagrams.
-Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems.
-Ability to handle and use hazardous chemicals.
-Ability to work in confined spaces and use appropriate breathing apparatus.
-Ability to climb, stoop and to do moderately heavy lifting.
-Ability to train and supervise others.
-Ability to estimate material and equipment requirements and costs of maintenance and repair work.
-Ability to plan and schedule work.
-Ability to evaluate, train and counsel subordinates.
-May be required to obtain asbestos handler and/or supervisor certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year of permanent service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 2.

Two years of permanent service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1.

This position is supervised by the Associate Director of Facilities Services.

This position supervises a Plant Utilities Engineer 2, several Plant Utilities Engineer’s 1, and has oversight of the Plant Utilities Assistant’s and the Plant Utilities Helpers.

Function 1: Operating the plant

-Critical responsibility of this position is the continued effective operation of the central plant, all satellite boilers and all related secondary equipment including the water distribution system.
-Operate the plant as effectively as possible while providing excellent customer service in the most cost effective manner

Function 2: Supervision and Leadership

-Work strategically and communicate effectively with all management staff, zone and core supervisors to effect and portray a positive leadership role
-Work with zone supervisor and mechanics to expand additional trainings and equipment replacement
-Be instrumental in developing energy saving strategies using heating plant staff and working cooperatively with management staff and the Facilities Business Manager.

Function 3: Training

-Continue expanding training for the Heating Plant Staff in all operations
-Aim for all employees to be familiar with the system operations of major components and satellites including the basics of EMS