Plant Utilities Engineer 3

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Utilities Engineer III plans, directs, and coordinates engineering activities and/or has overall supervisory responsibility for an engineering department at a state-operated facility or a major portion of a physical plant. The work supports the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, and calibration of mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical distribution. This position oversees East Power Plant operations and repairs, supports maintenance-contract administration and specification reviews, uses the INFOR system to plan and schedule maintenance, and assists with plant policies, budgeting, parts procurement, inspections, staff training, safety, records, and timekeeping. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, FLSA nonexempt essential position at Stony Brook University. The selected candidate must pass a background investigation and pulmonary function test. The position is not eligible for work-visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Must meet Civil Service Standards and Specifications.
Must have taken and passed the required Plant Utilities Engineer III State Civil Service exam and be reachable on the appropriate current Civil Service list.
Must have, keep, and maintain an appropriate valid New York State driver’s license; driving record must be free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
Must be able to climb, stoop, and perform moderately heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to enter confined spaces to operate high-temperature-hot-water valves.
Must be able to work from a ladder, scaffolding, and/or aerial lift more than 10 feet above ground.
Must successfully pass a pulmonary function test to be certified to wear protective equipment such as HEPA-filter respirators; the employing department provides the test.
Must successfully clear a background investigation.
Out-of-state hires must provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the issuing state 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.
Must be able to report to or remain at work when classes are canceled and the campus is operating on a limited basis during an emergency, because the position is designated essential.

Responsibilities

Oversee East Power Plant operations and repairs for boilers, chillers, pumps, air compressors, and other equipment supplying steam, high-temperature hot water, and chilled water to East Campus buildings.
Assist in monitoring maintenance contracts and writing specifications; review specifications and drawings from outside contractors and internal personnel and make recommendations.
Use the INFOR system to plan and schedule maintenance in the East Heating and Cooling Plant.
Assist with developing plant policies and procedures and keep the P/P manual organized.
Schedule annual inspections of all boilers by the New York State Inspector.
Assist with annual budget requests and order parts and equipment as needed.
Monitor subordinate engineers’ recordkeeping in power plant logs and submit required monthly data.
Ensure plant staff use assigned personal protective equipment.
Follow directions from senior personnel, seek guidance when appropriate, and work effectively with peers and subordinates.
Schedule annual training for plant staff with EH&S, as well as required annual pulmonary physicals and audiometric testing.
Review time and attendance records and approve time-off requests as needed.
Update the East Plant Overtime Tracking report and submit timesheets and overtime reports biweekly.
Operate state vehicles safely and in accordance with campus rules, regulations, and parking policies; promptly report accidents, safety problems, or service needs.
Perform other duties or projects appropriate to the position’s rank and departmental mission.