Stationary Engineer (Electric)

City of New York•Albany, NY

4d•$583 - $583•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking to hire a Stationary Engineer (Electric) within the Water Supply Water Resource Recovery Operations Division, Drinking Water Operations Directorate, for a position at the Water Resource Recovery Facility, located in Tannersville, New York. The Stationary Engineer (Electric) will work in the Water Resource Recovery Operations Division, which is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Seven Water Resource Recovery facilities and the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) team. The Stationary Engineer (Electric) will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of electro-mechanical and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment located in facilities and buildings including upstate Water Resource Recovery facilities both East and West of Hudson. They will operate, inspect, maintain and repair pumps, valves, generators, boilers, furnaces, air-conditioners, heat pumps and ventilation equipment and electro-mechanical equipment located in a modern treatment plant or pumping station. The Stationary Engineer (Electric) will also respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Requirements

Five years of full-time satisfactory experience in responsible charge of the operation of plants or facilities utilizing high tension electrical equipment (600 volts or more), including troubleshooting and repairing such equipment, in one or more of the following: electrical generating stations, electrical switching stations, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, water pumping stations, wastewater pumping stations, other collections facilities or high volume ventilation systems; or
Two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, and a baccalaureate degree in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering or in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering technology from an accredited college or university; or
Four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above and an associate degree in science or applied science from an accredited college or university with a major in water quality monitoring, wastewater treatment plant operations, environmental health, environmental control, or in electrical mechanical, or in civil technology, or in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering technology; or
Two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above plus three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician; or
Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician, including three years of full-time satisfactory experience troubleshooting and repairing high tension electrical equipment (600 volts or more) as that described in "1" above; or
A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", "4", or "5" above. Education may be substituted for experience on the basis that one year of experience will be credited for each 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree in one of the disciplines described in "2" or "3" above. However, all candidates must have at least two years of satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, except for candidates who qualify under "5" above.

Nice To Haves

Five years full time satisfactory experience in facilities using high-tension electrical equipment (600 Volts or more)
Experience in electrical troubleshooting and repair, including the ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, ladder logic and wiring diagrams.
Experience in the maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, generators, air compressors, boilers, furnaces including HVAC equipment and controls.
Possession of A/C refrigerant certifications, (EPA 608 and 410A) or the ability to obtain them within one year of appointment to the title.
Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC’s).
Experience with a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage priorities.
Ability to work with a team.
Ability to research Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals to identify repair parts and supplies.
Ability to contact vendors and obtain quotes for repairs and replacement parts.
Ability to prepare reports and keep records and files.
Ability to review Environmental Health and Safety policies and prepare safe work plans based on established policy.
Ability to operate test equipment, including meters, gauges, recording and diagnostic equipment.
Ability to lift heavy parts, tools and equipment while performing equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

Operation, maintenance and repair of electro-mechanical and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
Operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of pumps, valves, generators, boilers, furnaces, air-conditioners, heat pumps and ventilation equipment and electro-mechanical equipment.
Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or other light equipment in a safe manner to move and stack materials.
Troubleshooting and repairing high-tension electrical equipment (600 volts or more).
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, ladder logic and wiring diagrams.
Maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, generators, air compressors, boilers, furnaces including HVAC equipment and controls.
Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC’s).
Experience with a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage priorities.
Ability to work with a team.
Ability to research Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals to identify repair parts and supplies.
Ability to contact vendors and obtain quotes for repairs and replacement parts.
Ability to prepare reports and keep records and files.
Ability to review Environmental Health and Safety policies and prepare safe work plans based on established policy.
Ability to operate test equipment, including meters, gauges, recording and diagnostic equipment.
Ability to lift heavy parts, tools and equipment while performing equipment maintenance.