Dual Licensed Operating Engineer

About the position

The position involves maintaining all Boiler and Air conditioning equipment related systems, including necessary inspections and preventive maintenance for efficient operation of Chillers and High-pressure Boilers. The role controls the generation of steam and chilled water at appropriate pressures and provides water testing and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
• Installs, maintains, inspects, tests, and repairs systems according to the requirements of the City of White Plains, State of New York, County of Westchester, NYS and County Health Departments, NFPA, The Joint Commission, and all other authorities having jurisdiction.
• Attends to boilers and controls generation of continuous supply of steam for heating hospital buildings, supplying power to machinery and auxiliary equipment, and for sterilization.
• Performs daily feed and condensate return line boiler water tests, adds appropriate chemical treatment to maintain prescribed levels.
• Monitors and controls all Boiler and HVAC equipment by utilizing the Building Management system.
• Maintains pressures and proper water levels, anticipates variations in steam load and provides for the most economical operations.
• Inspects, adjusts, repairs and lubricates equipment all related steam plant equipment.
• Maintains operating records.
• Operates and maintains all types of air conditioning systems and equipment, including DX and centrifugal units.
• Operates and maintains cooling tower (water treatment).
• Changes air filters as necessary.
• Cleans condensing coils, cooling coils and fan coil units.
• Replaces or adjusts pneumatic and electric controls, motors, including air compressors.
• Maintains air dampers.
• Maintains fans and ventilating systems.
• Performs all required inspections and rounds as outlined by departmental, i.e., maintains logs, physically inspects all the HVAC and Boiler units on each shift.
• Performs other such mechanical maintenance work, including repair of machinery and equipment as falls within the scope of his ability.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Assists in snow removal as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• NYC High pressure steam license or equivalent (Must obtain WP First Class License within one year of employment.)
• City of White Plains Air Conditioning Refrigeration Operators License
• City of White Plains First Class Stationary Engineers License
• Minimum of 7 years air conditioning Refrigeration and High-Pressure Boiler experience
• Welding and Pipe fitting experience
• High degree of mechanical aptitude
• Computer literate
• Valid, clean driver's license
• Certification for universal refrigerant transition and recovery