Full Time Chief Engineer

Detroit Symphony Orchestra•Detroit, MI

1d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Stationary Engineer will complete and oversee all tasks related to the mechanical operation and upkeep of The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and The Max M. Fisher Music Center. They will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of all mechanical, steam pressure heating, water, and ventilation systems, as well as refrigeration equipment throughout the entire facility. Candidates must be knowledgeable in procedures and safety measures in these areas. The Stationary Engineer will interact with the department head and Senior Director of Facilities & Engineering and use pre-established guidelines, experience and judgment to perform the required functions of the job.

Requirements

City of Detroit Stationary Engineer
City of Detroit 3rd class refrigeration license
City of Detroit 1st class boiler license
High School, Technical Trade school degree and/or Union Apprenticeship with a minimum of 5 years’ comparable experience
Willing and able to respond remotely when off-site while managing the BMS
Ability to act independently, take initiative, and meet changing priorities
Successful experience working in, and contributing to, a collaborative, team environment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Niagara Building Automation Systems. Willing to train the right candidate

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate and maintain all mechanical systems, steam pressure heating systems, water systems, ventilation systems, and refrigeration equipment. Must be capable and willing to monitor the Building Management System (BMS) remotely using general computer knowledge.
Chilled water system, sub-freezing chiller systems, water tube boilers, fire tube boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, compressed air dryers, zero air systems, cooling tower and boiler water chemical treatment
Mechanical systems diagnosis & repair, steam traps, DDC control valves, air actuators, piping systems, PLC panels, vibration analysis
All building systems, building automation systems (BAS), building monitoring systems building utility & piping systems
Perform service and preventive maintenance on all chillers, circulate pumps, control valves and make necessary repairs and/or arranges for same under the direction of the Senior Director of Facilities & Engineering. Continuing/on-going preventative maintenance of all mechanical equipment is essential.
Perform service and preventive maintenance on all boilers, feed pumps, and control valves. Make or arrange necessary repairs.
Check temperatures, pressure gauges and water levels to ensure proper operating conditions for boilers, cooling towers, fan coils, heaters, pumps and feed water tanks. Adjust and maintain belts, filters, and clean strainers. Ensure fluid levels are maintained in boilers/chillers etc. Check amp draws and grease motors and bearings.
Logging and data retention, logbook data entries, plant meter readings, trending equipment compressed air leak reports. Monitor and log readings of high-pressure boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps and related equipment.
Supervise and schedule the DSO’s part-time HVAC technician.
Obtain and maintain a strong working relationship with all outside vendors required to work on DSO mechanical systems. Determine when outside contract work is required.
Assist with plumbing and HVAC installation and repair of boiler house equipment.
Operate, maintain and repair all heating and ventilating units where maintenance can be performed with the unit in place, including piping at the unit.
Gain familiarity with the BMS to monitor, control, and trend performance of plant equipment. Operate, maintain and repair boilers and auxiliary equipment, including but not limited to water RO system, boiler controls, electric and pneumatic.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance work orders delivered via phone, email, text message or other computer messaging system (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, electronic work order system, etc.).
Perform water chemistry laboratory analysis on plant systems and maintain proper chemical parameters for all equipment. Maintain the cleanliness of all mechanical spaces. Keep and maintain a running inventory of all belts, filters, glycol and other material(s) as it relates to day-to-day operation.
Follow all DSO standard operating procedures maintaining a focus on safety while performing tasks in an industrial environment.
Attend weekly equipment performance meetings with Senior Director of Facilities & Engineering