Engineer

Empire State Realty Trust • New York, NY

360d

About The Position

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT) is seeking an Engineer to assist the Engineering team in the implementation of all mechanical operations, plumbing, and energy management programs according to building management standards and property operating objectives to maximize the value of the building.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with at least 1-2 years as an Engineer with administrative duties and/or other related experience in a Class 'A' office building.
• Experienced running large tonnage chillers and all related equipment.
• Experience as member of Fire Brigade and able to prove past service via notarized forms from previous employer in order for FDNY to issue FLSD.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience reading blueprints.
• Ability to work in an efficient manner and multi-task with ease.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Ability to maintain calm in emergency situations.
• Ability to read manuals, safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools, equipment, methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.
• Ability to write reports using proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Ability to determine time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data and/or reports on events.

Nice To Haves

• EPA CFC Certification
• Refrigeration/Operator's License (Q-01)
• Fire Life Safety Director License (F-89)
• Standpipe and Sprinkler certifications (S-12 and S-14)
• Pesticide Applicator (7G)
• Fireguard/Torch (F-60)
• Air Compressor (G-35)

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of FLSD (Fire Life Safety Director) including Fire Brigade duties, working with vendors taking systems off then online for construction, filling out all required FDNY forms and logs, afterhours FDNY inspections, Siemens repairs, etc.
• Supervision of Contractors including scheduled after-hours work
• Assist Contractors in all standpipe/sprinkler and/or fire alarm isolation, testing, etc.
• Building equipment shutdowns, as needed
• Monitor BMS system for alarms and errors, take corrective action as needed.
• Completion of house calls as needed, including repairs reported after hours by custodial, security staff, etc.
• Respond promptly to all calls from operations requiring engineering assistance (i.e. leaks, odors, windows, dangerous conditions, etc.)
• Perform scheduled inspections of sprinkler and standpipe system.
• Perform monthly Fire Extinguisher maintenance / Standpipe/ Sprinkler logs (NFPA required).
• Perform routine building maintenance, preventative maintenance, and/or scheduled work and repairs on any/all equipment as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Perform daily building inspections/ rounds of mechanical equipment rooms; repairs as needed.
• Cooling Tower inspections and water testing as needed.
• Responsible for seasonal monitoring and operation of building HVAC Systems: Winter - heating system settings including winter freeze protection rounds as needed and Normal rounds (steam). Summer - Logging and shut down of equipment for evening including chillers/pumps/fans + normal rounds.
• Logging any abnormal conditions (i.e. lighting, carpentry, engineering, etc.) that needs to be directed to staff in am.
• Alert night porters of any cleaning that can be addressed.
• Common area work such as Corridors, bathrooms, stairways, etc.
• Work assignments as needed.
• Overtime coverage as required for the work/ project assignments scheduled.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering, The General Manager and/or the Assistant Chief Engineer.

Benefits

• Benefits as per Collective Bargaining Agreement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: High school or GED