Senior Stationary Engineer (7335) Citywide (C00442)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the 7335 class supervises the operation, maintenance and repair activities of a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and process machinery and equipment in a large complex facility or in a multi-faceted facility. Supervision exercised: Supervision includes local administrative control and work assignments of craft personnel on extended or temporary assignments. Craft general foremen will supervise their respective workmen in those matters pertaining to craft or trade techniques or methods.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized four (4) -year Stationary Engineer Apprenticeship program
One (1) year experience as a journey-level stationary engineer
Possession of a current Driver License
Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certificate issued by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency for working with heating and ventilating equipment (HVAC) or other refrigeration equipment using CFCs and HCFCs.
Five (5) years verifiable experience as a journey-level stationary engineer (Substitution)
Graduation from recognized four-year Maritime Academy plus one-year verifiable experience as a journey-level stationary engineer (Substitution)
Possession of at least a 3rd Assistant Marine Engineer's License of any horsepower plus one-year verifiable experience as an unrestricted licensed Marine Engineer for merchant vessels or one-year verifiable experience shore side as a journey-level stationary engineer (Substitution)
Knowledge of: the methods and procedures necessary to the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical plant machines, tools and equipment; a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and process machinery; applicable shop practices and safety regulations.
Ability and Skill to: promote, establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate personnel, supervisors and management, and with members of the public, various suppliers, Regulatory Agencies and other City departments; prioritize, plan, assign, direct and inspect the activities of subordinate stationary engineers and craft personnel; operate motor vehicles with both automatic and manual automobile transmissions; clearly and effectively communicate orders and information; read, write and understand reports, memorandum, log information, manuals, blueprints and other written communications regarding plant activities; maintain plant operating records and prepare related reports; operate, repair and maintain a variety of pumping, heating, ventilating and similar type plant machinery and equipment.
Ability to obtain and maintain Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance (for Airport Commission positions)
Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Customs Access Seal (for Airport Commission positions)
Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card (for Port Commission positions)

Responsibilities

Supervises subordinate staff and personally participates in the operation, maintenance and repair of pumping, ventilating and heating equipment, including fans, pumps, air-conditioners and auxiliary equipment; maintains and repairs elevators and specialized kitchen, laboratory and laundry equipment and facilities.
Operates and maintains high pressure boilers, fans, pumps, refrigeration equipment, electrical generators, air compressors and various other mechanical and electrical plant machines and equipment; makes periodic inspections and tests of machinery and equipment to assure proper operation and determine the necessity for repair or maintenance; cleans, paints and lubricates plant machinery and equipment, as required; checks and repairs automatic temperature and humidity controls and replaces parts, as necessary; repairs and replaces switches and relays on control panels.
Supervises the operation of automatic and manually controlled purification and water treatment equipment, including pumps, motors, chemical feeders and filters to control the quality and regulate the flow of water through a treatment plant; conducts water analysis under general supervision to maintain water quality and proper chemical dosage in filtration plant.
Prepares shift schedules and work assignments for subordinate personnel; orders supplies, parts and equipment necessary for operation and maintenance activities; takes, records and computes various meter readings reflecting plant operations; answers emergency calls from various locations or departments in connection with heating and ventilating machinery and equipment breakdowns or malfunctions; makes emergency repairs or alterations in such cases; instructs other operating personnel in the proper operation of boilers, fans, heating equipment and boiler feed water treatment.