Shift Engineer

Audubon Nature Institute Inc•New Orleans, LA

44d

About The Position

Working under the direction of the Chief Engineer at the Aquarium of the Americas, duties will include assisting in maintaining, monitoring, and repairing HVAC, life support and other related systems. Performing preventative maintenance and repairs to various life support systems, sprinklers, forklifts, golf carts, and other movable equipment. Maintain, monitor and test, fire alarm systems, emergency generator system, fire pumps, and all automated equipment

Requirements

2 years experience Stationary Engineer or comparable HVAC/Boiler experience
High school diploma - Bachelors preferred
2nd class Engineering License with the City of New Orleans, A/C and Boilers
proficiency in basic Microsoft Office programs, Word, Excel, Outlook.
Must have the ability to use mobile devices, computer, fax, scanner, phone, and copy machine as well as basic hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time with attention to detail and ability to follow through.
Follow schedules.
Work collaboratively and cooperatively.
Work as a team or independently.
You must be a team player and be able to interact well with others within the department, as well as staff from other departments. Good communication is important within the team
Affinity for animals preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain records of rounds and all completed repairs.
Assist with the training of new employees.
Maintain equipment rounds that are done on a daily basis and be responsible for keeping records for the daily rounds.
Maintain all records for equipment in regard to maintenance, repairs, and life expectancy of equipment.
Assist Horticulture on repairs of the irrigation system in the park and in the building.
Maintain all HVAC systems at remote locations and maintain and monitor all HVAC systems throughout the building and in the park. Keep records of all repairs made to the HVAC systems.
Maintain of the golf carts for the Aquarium and for the records on repairs made to the carts.
Remain educated on the proper use of any chemicals used within the department and for the use of MSDS information and what to do in case of a chemical emergency.
Use proper PPE; this will include but not limit itself to proper eye protection, proper gloves when using chemicals, ear protection, etc.
Participate in safety classes within the department and throughout Audubon Nature Institute.
Maintain and monitor all life support systems and automation equipment. Maintain all pumps, motors and life support systems at any remote locations. Monitor and perform preventative maintenance and repairs to all pumps and motors.
Monitor and oversee any repairs made to the fire alarm system and be responsible for scheduling and monitoring any and all testing of the fire alarm system. Participate with the fire alarm system and conduct regular mock drills to ensure knowledge of how the system works, how to find all of the smoke detectors, pull stations and any other piece of equipment that can cause an alarm.
Keep records of any changes in set points, repairs to the system, as well as any changes in the programming.
Maintain the emergency generator and any preventative maintenance as well as maintenance to this system.
Monitor and calibrate the ozone monitors throughout the building, taking rounds on ozone monitors and recording all readings. Monitor, maintain, and repair all ozone generators in the building.