Engineer - Local 94

RXR•New York, NY

13d

About The Position

The Engineer assists the Chief Engineer by overseeing union tradesmen responsible for maintaining mechanical systems and coordinating, interpreting, maintaining, and repairing facility equipment. This includes switchgear, panel boards, distribution, lighting and lighting controls, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems, with the goal of ensuring continuous, proper, and economical operation. The role performs mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs; closes tenant work orders; supports preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and budgeted projects; monitors building systems; and responds to emergencies and abnormal conditions. The Engineer also coordinates with tenants, building management, regulators, utilities, and outside contractors, and serves as a member of the fire brigade. The position requires weekend and extended-hours work and 24/7 responsiveness to building emergencies.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal, coaching, and training skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use basic MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Computer skills and building automation system experience required.
Certification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements, as required.
Formal working knowledge of energy conservation.
Knowledge of Building Management and Control Systems and work-order management systems.
Strong problem-identification, reasoning, and communication skills.
Experience with project management and scheduling.
Attention to detail in tasks, repairs, and construction oversight.
Technical ability.
Knowledge of sustainability efforts and practices.
Q01/Q99 Refrigeration Engineer license.
S12 Citywide Sprinkler System license.
S13 Citywide Standpipe System license.
EPA Section 608 Universal CFC Certification.
Ability to visually inspect machinery.
Ability to walk up and down stairs for inspections and emergency procedure practice or implementation.
Ability to detect emergency alarms and alarm conditions using auditory, visual, and olfactory senses.
Ability to inspect equipment on roofs or other high places and to reach the roof by stairways during power loss and other emergencies.
Ability to work on hands and knees to inspect, repair, or maintain equipment near roof, floor, or ground level.
Ability to work weekends and extended hours and respond 24/7 to building emergencies.
Ability to climb ladders to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.
Ability to move heavy objects with appropriate tools and equipment and carry heavy objects, such as five-gallon pails, up several flights of stairs.
New hires must have five of the listed FDNY certificates of fitness; any certificates not already held must be obtained within two years, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Nice To Haves

Project Management: Ability to manage projects from scope inception through completion and closeout, including budget management, monitoring and reporting, issue resolution, and technical value incorporation.
Systems Proficiency: Competence with internal systems and processes, including MS Office, MS SharePoint, Monday.com, AutoDesk, Procore, FacilityGrid, Avid Exchange, Watchwire, BMS systems, MS PowerBI/Tableau, and Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
Understanding of Building Systems and Building/Energy Code: Detailed understanding and operational knowledge of building systems and applicable federal, state, city, and local laws and codes.
Problem Solver: Ability to evaluate complex or conflicting information, find root causes, assess risks and solution options, ask effective questions, make decisions, and navigate disagreements.
Accountable: Meets commitments and deadlines accurately, communicates status independently, and takes ownership of decisions, actions, and failures.
Additional FDNY certificates of fitness listed: A35 Operate and Maintain Air Compressors; F01 Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment; F60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations; G60 Torch Use of Flammable Gases; P98 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage System; and P99 Low Pressure Oil Burner Operator.

Responsibilities

Work with the Chief Engineer and team, following work plans and schedules to support the well-being of the building.
Perform MEP repairs and close out tenant work orders, preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and budgeted projects.
Respond to emergencies, sudden or unanticipated events, and reports of abnormal or adverse conditions.
Maintain base-building equipment as directed, including lubrication, air-filter changes, inspections, convector cleaning, and chilled-water plant work.
Monitor HVAC equipment, cooling-tower and condenser-water systems, and domestic hot water.
Paint equipment and machinery rooms.
Repair base-building equipment or facilitate repairs by outside entities.
Monitor water treatment and maintain treatment equipment.
Respond to tenant service requests through the building's Angus work-order management system, including picture hanging, restroom repairs, hot/cold calls, and other engineering services.
Ensure internal and external actions and repairs comply with Building Rules and Regulations, applicable codes, and labor regulations.
Administer fire-alarm and fire-suppression-system shutdowns as necessary.
Conduct fire-alarm tests and watches as necessary.
Visually inspect the property exterior, setbacks, roofs, and sewage pumps.
Start appropriate HVAC equipment as necessary, including base-building air-handling units, the chilled-water plant, and domestic hot water systems.
Replace light bulbs in non-contracted areas as required.
Read utility meters.
Accommodate DOB, FDNY, DEP, and Con Edison personnel for meter readings, inspections, tests, and requests.
Accommodate window cleaners for semi-annual window cleaning.
Accommodate building management and leasing requests as necessary.
Accommodate outside contractors performing building or tenant work.
Serve as a fire-brigade member.
Minimize tenant disturbances and ensure tenant requests are addressed promptly and tenant satisfaction remains high.
Address problems as soon as possible, with careful attention to prioritization.