Operating Engineer

JLL•East Syracuse, NY

8d•$31 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Jones Lang LaSalle is currently seeking an Operating Engineer as part of the Facility Maintenance & Operations Team. The Operating Engineer’s technical responsibilities include the operations & maintenance and repair of building systems and equipment. Duties include all aspects of routine and emergency plant operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
1 -2 years of experience of building maintenance, automation, system controls, HVAC/R, chillers and boilers, refrigeration machines or heavy machine operator.
Proficient computer skills.
General knowledge of industry maintenance and repair practices
Ability to work independently and plan work without direct supervision.
Valid driver's license.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot/repair or make necessary adjustments to minimize service interruptions and equipment downtime.
Provide input to the planning of equipment system maintenance to minimize service interruptions and equipment downtime through reliability centered maintenance practices.
Execute a wide variety of maintenance and repair work in relation to the installation, maintenance, and repairs of boilers, HVAC equipment, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, building equipment and infrastructure in general.
Oversee the execution of daily operations and maintenance activities performed by JLL and/or contract personnel and write safety and lock out permits for utility equipment.
Provide guidance and mentoring, as needed, to ensure personnel perform the tasks required in a complete and accurate manner and delivered with outstanding customer service.
Perform a wide variety of complex operating procedures to ensure the proper operation of the high-pressure steam boilers, lab utilities, emergency generator operation, fire pumps and others.
Monitor water chemistry in boilers, towers, closed loop systems and make adjustments as required.
Maintain areas for safety and housekeeping, always being audit ready in the event of tours of the boiler plant, chiller plant and lab utility equipment to include cooling towers, emergency generator rooms; main switchgear rooms, air handling machine rooms as well as steam stations and condensate return systems.
Respond to all emergencies and takes appropriate action to identify problems and take corrective actions without compromising operations.
Call on-duty mechanics for assistance and or utilize emergency call list when necessary.
Maintain all mechanical spaces in a safe, clean and neat manner at all times.
Review executed work orders, logs, forms, and related documentation on a daily basis to help ensure they are complete, current, and reflect the tasks as performed, and are appropriately filed in the BMS CMMS.
Ensure all safety, environmental, and site standards are strictly adhered to within the facility by both Skilled and physically able to operate electric hand tools, work on a ladder, carry tools, lift and carry heavy loads, operate required equipment, and operate a motor vehicle JLL and any JLL vendors performing work.
Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, all applicable building codes and JLL policies and procedures.