Operating Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

20h • $28 - $51

About The Position

Do you have solid understanding of steam and hot water boilers of 300 HP or greater? Do you have experience monitoring and commanding a variety of mechanical equipment using Johnson Controls BAS? This position supports 24/7/365 operations including nights, weekends, and holidays. Do you possess a 1st or 2nd Grade MD Stationary Engineers license?
Are you comfortable using hand tools, test equipment and CMMS with the ability to detail your work daily using Microsoft Word?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking an Operating Engineer to help us operate, supervise and maintain all physical plant equipment on our campus. We are an experienced team of operating engineers dedicated to the support and highly efficient performance of utility systems for approximately 50 buildings containing office and research laboratory spaces.
As an Operating Engineer...
Your primary responsibility will be to operate and monitor all physical plant equipment; including to regularly check mechanical and machine rooms to ensure full service to all facilities and special areas.
You will start-up and changeover equipment; complete minor preventive maintenance work and machinery history logs; and respond to facility service outages by making immediate repairs or initiating recall of appropriate personnel.
You will monitor and control equipment operations through the building automation system and respond to alarms that may require reset or to perform emergency repairs to restore normal facility operations.
You will secure and restore utility services as required during emergency situations or unscheduled outages.
You may use APL vehicles in the course of daily operations in this role.

Requirements

• Possess a Maryland Second Grade Stationary Engineer's license.
• Have experience using hand tools, power tools and test equipment.
• Have solid understanding of applicable Plumbing and Mechanical operations with the ability to read blueprints, sketches, O&M Manuals and diagrams.
• Are capable of working independently during both routine and emergency situations.
• Are an effective communicator with basic computer literacy.
• Are willing and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a watch engineer role; wear personal protective equipment; and operate vehicles and industrial equipment.
• Requires valid state-of-residence driver’s license in good standing.
• Are willing to work outside during inclement weather and walk to complete rounds throughout our campus.
• Are able to work overtime as the need arises and assist other trades as advised.
• Hold US Citizenship or permanent resident status, as required to access APL’s facilities and networks, subject to applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

• Have familiarity with Johnson Controls METASYS building automation systems.
• Have experience in emergency response, hazardous materials handling, and applicable OSHA/EPA regulations, or CFC Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all physical plant equipment
• Regularly check mechanical and machine rooms to ensure full service to all facilities and special areas
• Start-up and changeover equipment
• Complete minor preventive maintenance work and machinery history logs
• Respond to facility service outages by making immediate repairs or initiating recall of appropriate personnel
• Monitor and control equipment operations through the building automation system and respond to alarms that may require reset or to perform emergency repairs to restore normal facility operations
• Secure and restore utility services as required during emergency situations or unscheduled outages

Benefits

• We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
• Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed