Plant Operating Engineer (Temp)

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

10h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the energy building plant manager, the Plant Operating Engineer monitors and operates a combined heat and power plant, including boilers, gas and steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, diesel generators, transformers, switchgear, electrical distribution equipment, auxiliary equipment, and connected equipment controls. The engineer ensures safe and efficient plant operations, responds to changing operating conditions and system load demands to maintain continuous performance and prescribed output, and performs preventive maintenance. Duties also include receiving fuel and material deliveries when required, maintaining qualifications for emissions work, observing stack emissions, preparing reports for authorities having jurisdiction, and maintaining and operating emissions equipment.

The position includes operating plant equipment in the field or through computerized control systems, responding to emergencies, conducting rounds, recording plant parameters, preparing and completing work orders, and coordinating with other Facilities Management and medical center departments. The engineer maintains plant equipment and work areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition and follows applicable policies, procedures, and safety requirements. The role requires the City of New York high-pressure boiler, engines, and pumps engineer license and five years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Five years of relevant experience.
• City of New York Engineer License for High Pressure Boilers, Engines and Pumps.
• Required license: Stationary Engineer High Pressure Boiler.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Make rounds, identify equipment or area problems, communicate issues to other shops and management, and repair equipment within the role’s domain.
• Operate the plant safely and efficiently; monitor operating conditions and system load demands; maintain prescribed plant performance and output; and perform preventive maintenance.
• Receive plant fuel and material deliveries as required.
• Maintain qualifications for and perform stack emissions observations; document and generate reports for authorities having jurisdiction; and maintain and operate emissions equipment.
• Operate manual and automatic plant valves and controllers, respond to field emergencies, perform lockout/tagout as directed, and operate the plant in the field or through computerized control systems.
• Provide effective shift turnover and stay current on plant conditions through designated communication materials and systems, including binders, work orders, outage packages, logs, reports, orders, and control systems.
• Respond to emergencies in the central plant and other locations, restore plant and building systems to stable and safe operation, and troubleshoot and resolve work orders as directed.
• Perform plant rounds, record parameters at prescribed frequencies, identify abnormal conditions, and report them to plant management as directed.
• Prepare maintenance and repair work orders, record completed activities in the work order system, and complete assigned cleaning, operations, and night work orders safely.
• Perform assigned routine activities, including fuel changeovers, cleaning and changing strainers, water chemistry readings and testing, chemical treatment, and adding chemicals to the plant.
• Maintain relevant licenses, including those associated with steam operation, fire safety, emergency action planning, standpipes and sprinklers, fuel oil, and fire alarms.
• Maintain plant equipment and work areas in a safe, clean, healthful, and organized condition; follow employee, departmental, and plant safety policies and procedures; and supervise personnel accordingly.
• Collaborate with Facilities Management and medical center departments, colleagues, and service providers as requested by a supervisor or manager.
• Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills, follow accepted procedures, and incorporate the organization’s mission and core values into the performance of duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED