Union College

StationaryEngineer

$0–0k Schenectady, New York, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Stationary Engineer at Union College. Skills: operations, maintenance, repair, process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Assist with the operations, maintenance, and repair of the equipment within the central plant facility, as well as the downstream steam and chilled water distribution. Assist with the startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures for plant systems”

What You'll Achieve.

operational metrics

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Monitors control room instrumentation and alarms in order to identify deficiencies and take corrective actions; Identifies leaks, noise, and abnormal conditions, and makes recommendations, and or repairs

Eligibility Requirements

Position may require working varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holiday coverage, Covering open shifts, as needed, Maintains a safe work environment, Complies with department and college policies and procedures, Finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Associates degree in plant utilities, electrical, or mechanical engineering, High School diploma, Relevant Military Training, Three to Five years’ experience as a boiler operator/nuclear, and or stationary engineer, Experience in operating high pressure steam boilers and distribution, Experience with central plant chiller systems and distributed chilled water, Experience with the operations of switching 13. 2KV and 480v breakers through a Load Management System (LMS), Valid New York State driver’s license, Licensed as a Stationary Engineer, and or Navy plant operator

What You'll Do.

Assist with the operations

and repair of the equipment within the central plant facility

as well as the downstream steam and chilled water distribution

Assist with the startup

and emergency procedures for plant systems

Performs water tests as required for the supply and treatment of boiler feed water and condensate

as well as works with vendors to support care and treatment of cooling towers

Monitors control room instrumentation and alarms in order to identify deficiencies and take corrective actions

Utilizes the building management systems (BMS) for effective performance and or deficiency measures

Assists with building switchovers by draining AHU coils units or filling depending upon season

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance for plant equipment

and abnormal conditions

and makes recommendations

Periodically blows down centrifugal chillers during operations

as well as maintains proper flow through barrels

which may include cleaning strainers

Maintains steam and chilled water manholes by checking ground water pumps and operations

Works with vendors for services including the gas compressor

Utilize the work order system (Works) to track and schedule maintenance

Repairs and or replaces condensate and sump pumps

as well as performs alignments

Assists with making necessary repairs to various campus steam traps

Performs proper Lock-out-Tag-out when working on equipment

Assists vendor with repairs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional coordination; Works with vendors for services including the gas compressor, turbine, and chillers; Assists vendor with repairs, as needed, for plant equipment

Communication Scope

good communication and interpersonal skills

Process & Methodology

process management, resource planning

Full Job Description

The Stationary Engineer will assist with the operations, maintenance, and repair of the equipment within the central plant facility, as well as the downstream steam and chilled water distribution. Equipment includes: A Gas Fired Turbine, Steam boilers, HRSG, Gas Compressor, Absorption Chiller, Cooling Towers, Pumps and motors. **Position Title:** Stationary Engineer **Pay Status and Classification:** Non-exempt, Regular full-time **Supervisor:** Cogeneration Plant Supervisor **Essential Responsibilities and Duties:** **Operations:** * Assist with the startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures for plant systems including: Gas fired turbine, Gas compressor, HRSG, Gas fired boilers, Absorption chiller, Centrifugal chillers, and Cooling tower. * Performs water tests as required for the supply and treatment of boiler feed water and condensate, as well as works with vendors to support care and treatment of cooling towers. * Monitors control room instrumentation and alarms in order to identify deficiencies and take corrective actions. * Utilizes the building management systems (BMS) for effective performance and or deficiency measures. * Assists with building switchovers by draining AHU coils units or filling depending upon season. **Maintenance:** * Performs preventive and corrective maintenance for plant equipment including boilers, chillers, HRSG, turbine, generators, cooling towers, and air compressors. * Identifies leaks, noise, and abnormal conditions, and makes recommendations, and or repairs. * Periodically blows down centrifugal chillers during operations, as well as maintains proper flow through barrels, which may include cleaning strainers. * Maintains steam and chilled water manholes by checking ground water pumps and operations. * Works with vendors for services including the gas compressor, turbine, and chillers. * Utilize the work order system (Works) to track and schedule maintenance. **Repair:** * Repairs and or replaces condensate and sump pumps, as well

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