Stationary Engineer Level II

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall • Schenectady, NY

1d • $27 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Stationary Engineer Level II assists with the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment in the central plant facility and the downstream steam and chilled water distribution systems. Equipment includes a gas-fired turbine, steam boilers, HRSG, gas compressor, absorption chiller, cooling towers, pumps, and motors.

The position works Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, for 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year. The work area includes the Central Plant and all campus facilities. The role may require varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holiday coverage, as well as covering open shifts as needed. The engineer maintains a safe work environment through job planning and housekeeping, identifies hazards and corrective measures, and complies with department and college policies and procedures.

This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position located in Schenectady, New York. The hourly pay range is $27.00–$29.90. The position is not eligible for relocation or visa sponsorship. Finalists will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions. Union College participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• Associate degree in plant utilities, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering, with three to five years of experience as a boiler operator/nuclear operator and/or stationary engineer preferred; a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience will be considered.
• Experience operating high-pressure steam boilers and steam distribution.
• Experience with central plant chiller systems and distributed chilled water.
• Experience switching 13.2KV and 480v breakers through a Load Management System (LMS).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• Knowledge of distributive control systems (DCS).
• Valid New York State driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in plant utilities, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering.
• Three to five years of experience as a boiler operator/nuclear operator and/or stationary engineer.
• License as a Stationary Engineer and/or experience as a Navy plant operator.

Responsibilities

• Assist with startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures for plant systems, including a gas-fired turbine, gas compressor, HRSG, gas-fired boilers, absorption chiller, centrifugal chillers, and cooling tower.
• Perform water tests for boiler feed water and condensate supply and treatment, and work with vendors to support cooling tower care and treatment.
• Monitor control room instrumentation and alarms to identify deficiencies and take corrective action.
• Use building management systems (BMS) to support effective performance and identify deficiencies.
• Assist with seasonal building switchovers by draining or filling AHU coils.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, including boilers, chillers, HRSG, turbine, generators, cooling towers, and air compressors.
• Identify leaks, noise, and abnormal conditions; make recommendations and perform repairs as appropriate.
• Blow down centrifugal chillers periodically during operation, maintain proper flow through barrels, and clean strainers as needed.
• Maintain steam and chilled water manholes by checking groundwater pumps and their operation.
• Coordinate with vendors for services involving the gas compressor, turbine, and chillers.
• Use the Works work-order system to track and schedule maintenance.
• Repair or replace condensate and sump pumps and perform alignments.
• Assist with necessary repairs to campus steam traps.
• Perform proper Lock-out-Tag-out when working on equipment.
• Assist vendors with plant equipment repairs as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment through job planning and housekeeping, and identify hazards requiring corrective action.
• Comply with department and college policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Winter recess break in addition to paid holidays, in accordance with policy.
• Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP), dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Free on-campus fitness facility access and discounts for on-campus wellness programs.
• Pre-tax and post-tax participation in a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Salary continuation program in the event of disability.
• Tuition exchange.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree