Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Utilities Engineer I supports Resident Operations and West Campus HVAC by maintaining HVAC systems serving the campus community and maintaining campus HVAC equipment. The role operates, maintains, and repairs HVAC and other mechanical systems, including pumps, fans, controls, compressors, boilers, chillers, steam generators, refrigeration equipment, water distribution systems, air-handling and air-conditioning systems, and ventilation systems. Duties include troubleshooting pneumatic and digital controls and working for extended periods in utility tunnels and confined spaces. The position follows work orders, records time and materials, follows directions from senior personnel, and works with peers and subordinates. It may supervise lower-level staff and provide instructions to maintenance assistants or helpers. The engineer responds to HVAC calls on and off shift and implements safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and required personal protective equipment. This is an essential position and may require reporting to or remaining at work during campus emergencies or limited operations. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is FLSA nonexempt and eligible for overtime provisions. The hiring rate is $59,049, with location pay of $4,150 per year. The selected candidate must clear a background investigation and pass an employer-provided pulmonary function test to be certified to wear protective equipment such as respirators. The position is part of the NY HELPS program and may be filled by noncompetitive appointment while the program is in effect.

Requirements

Meet Civil Service Standards and Specifications and satisfy at least one of the listed qualifying pathways: specified military training or service; a qualifying New York State registered apprenticeship; a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer or Stationary Engineer License; a bachelor's degree in a specified engineering field; qualifying hands-on HVAC, boiler, facility, or building-analytics experience; or specified HVAC/technical education combined with qualifying experience.
Have and maintain a valid, appropriate New York State driver's license and a motor vehicle record free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. Out-of-state hires must provide a valid license and driving abstract within five business days of a conditional offer and obtain a New York State driver's license within 30 days of the official start date.
Be able to climb, stoop, bend, lift, stretch, and move moderately heavy objects or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work in confined spaces and from a ladder, scaffolding, or man lift more than ten feet above ground.
Successfully pass an employer-provided pulmonary function test to be certified to wear protective equipment such as respirators.
Clear a background investigation.
Provide verifiable proof of relevant qualifications, experience, training, or education.
Include all relevant work experience and training or education in the application submission.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Plant Utilities Technology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Operate and perform maintenance on HVAC and mechanical equipment, including pumps, fans, pneumatic controls, building management systems, compressors, boilers, chillers, and steam generators.
Perform chemical testing and treatment, recording, and troubleshooting and adjustment of pneumatic and digital control systems.
Operate, maintain, and repair high-temperature/high-pressure water distribution systems, including work in confined spaces and utility tunnels for extended periods.
Operate, maintain, and repair direct-expansion refrigeration equipment, chilled-water distribution systems, air-handling systems, and air-conditioning systems.
Operate, maintain, and repair ventilation systems, including exhaust fans, ductwork, kitchen hoods, and laboratory fume hoods.
Complete work orders daily, documenting time and materials used, and follow task directions and instructions from senior personnel.
Work effectively with peers and subordinates; may supervise lower-level staff, including preparing and reviewing timesheets.
Provide instructions to maintenance assistants and helpers on routine jobs and equipment inspections.
Respond to HVAC calls on and off shift.
Implement and enforce safety procedures and standards, use power tools carefully, maintain clean and safe work areas, and follow lockout/tagout procedures and campus PPE requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with rank and departmental mission.