Bluiding Engineer

Fluidics•Wilmington, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fluidics Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., offers complete mechanical and facilities services, energy solutions, mobile services, retrofits, and design-build services. The company has acquired technologically and physically advanced resources to meet customer needs since its founding in 1968. This Building Engineer role is responsible for the operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of various building systems including mechanical, electrical, control systems, plumbing, air handling units, pumps, heat exchangers, and expansion joints. The work involves lifting heavy mechanical equipment and apparatus, and may be performed in areas of extreme heat or cold. The engineer will receive and respond to service calls, take immediate action to resolve emergency situations or system breakdowns, and oversee assigned utility mechanics and routine/preventive maintenance work.

Requirements

Mechanical Trades or Trade School certification in location applicable disciplines i.e. HVAC, Electrical, Hydraulics, Plumbing
Minimum of five (5) years experience in the operation of central plant equipment, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and/or electronic systems
Experience & proven ability to repair building electrical, plumbing, & HVAC auxiliary systems
Experience & proven ability to safely secure hydronic and electrical systems for maintenance
Experience & proven ability to Braze/Solder copper pie, thread black pipe
Basic carpentry skills
Strong knowledge of operation of building auxiliary systems i.e. fire-life safety, stand by emergency generators
Familiarity of general building systems i.e. vertical lift equipment, overhead doors
Valid driver’s license as required to drive any vehicles which may be assigned
Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations
Ability to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects and perform other physically demanding tasks
Safely and skillfully use all types of related hand and power tools

Responsibilities

Operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of all related mechanical, electrical, control systems, air handling units, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and expansion joints
Install electrical circuits
Repair all restroom fixtures, sweat/braze copper pipe, thread black pipe
Drain & “safe off” systems to facilitate repairs
Perform minor carpentry tasks, replace ceiling tiles, repair or replace door hardware, locks, panic bars etc.
Perform minor electrical tasks to include bulb and ballast replacement
Clean coils in air handling units and convectors to maintain optimum heat exchange
Assemble, install, repair, and maintain chilled and hot water systems
Routine operation and inspection of emergency generator and associated components
Requisition necessary material to complete required repairs
Routine and preventive maintenance duties including filter changes, lubrication, control and performance check
Replace bearings, motors, and dampers
Inspect mechanical, electrical systems, trace electrical circuits, operate switchgear, record inspections, and write reports to Supervisors
Perform any additional duties on an as “required” basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual obligations
Receives and responds to service calls, takes immediate action to resolve emergency situations or system breakdowns
Oversees assigned utility mechanics, routine and preventive maintenance work