Building Engineer

Oklahoma State University•Tulsa, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Travels to separate locations to operate and maintain OSU-Tulsa equipment. Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, re-packing bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, and gauges. Cleans or replaces components using hand tools and power tools. Maintains all air handling units by replacing defective belts, bearings, lubricating fans, and replacing filters. Maintains all building lighting systems, including replacement of fixtures, bulbs, and ballasts. Performs general electrical and plumbing duties. Performs water tests and replaces chemicals in the treatment tank to prevent scale build-up. This role will record data, such as the temperature of equipment, hours of operation, water and air pressure, water levels, voltage loads, and static pressure. Adjusts manual or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges. Visually inspects equipment at regular intervals to identify malfunctions or necessary repairs. Responds to emergency building system failures for the Tulsa campus and buildings.

Requirements

High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Four (4) years of physical plant operations and maintenance experience in addition to high school diploma or GED.
Active City of Tulsa First Class Unlimited Engineers License.
Valid Oklahoma Driver's License.
Knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, chillers, electrical and plumbing systems.
Knowledge of local, state and federal codes and regulations applicable to the Tulsa campus.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices related to the boiler room facility.
Knowledge of methods and practices used in maintaining and cleaning boilers.
Knowledge of various types of light fixtures, lamp posts, bulbs, ballasts, wattages, volts, etc.
Basic plumbing knowledge.
Ability to interpret technical information and understand engineering terminology.
Ability to record and maintain accurate records of daily engineering logs.
Ability to administer preventative maintenance program for all buildings and support blueprints and building plans.
Ability to run HVAC equipment, chillers and boilers.
Ability to handle several technical tasks at once and organize daily workload.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to interact effectively with staff, faculty and students.
Ability to provide high quality service in a university setting.

Nice To Haves

High School/GED
Experience with Absorption Chillers and Johnson Controls Metasys systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain OSU-Tulsa equipment at various locations.
Maintain equipment by tightening fittings, re-packing bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, and gauges.
Clean or replace components using hand tools and power tools.
Maintain all air handling units by replacing defective belts, bearings, lubricating fans, and replacing filters.
Maintain all building lighting systems, including replacement of fixtures, bulbs, and ballasts.
Perform general electrical and plumbing duties.
Perform water tests and replace chemicals in the treatment tank to prevent scale build-up.
Record data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, water and air pressure, water levels, voltage loads, and static pressure.
Adjust manual or override automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges.
Visually inspect equipment at regular intervals to identify malfunctions or necessary repairs.
Respond to emergency building system failures for the Tulsa campus and buildings.