Stationary Engineer Level II

Union College • Schenectady, NY

8d • 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 role supports plant operations, water testing and treatment, control-room monitoring, preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment repairs, vendor coordination, and work-order tracking. The position works in the Central Plant and across campus facilities. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 40 hours per week for 52 weeks per year; varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required to cover open shifts.

This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position located in Schenectady, New York. It is not eligible for relocation or visa sponsorship. The hourly range is $27.00–$29.90. Final pay may depend on factors including departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

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; an equivalent 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 operating 13.2 kV and 480 V 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.
• Licensed as a Stationary Engineer and/or Navy plant operator.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures for plant systems, including the 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 on 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 air-handling-unit coils.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers, chillers, HRSG, turbine, generators, cooling towers, and air compressors.
• Identify leaks, noise, and abnormal conditions; recommend or perform repairs.
• Blow down centrifugal chillers periodically during operation and maintain proper flow through barrels, including cleaning strainers when needed.
• Maintain steam and chilled-water manholes by checking groundwater pumps and their operation.
• Coordinate vendor services for 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 repairs to campus steam traps.
• Apply proper lockout/tagout procedures when working on equipment.
• Assist vendors with plant-equipment repairs as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment through job planning and housekeeping and by identifying corrective hazards.
• Comply with department and college policies and procedures.
• Cover open shifts as needed, including varied shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Winter recess break in addition to paid holidays, in accordance with policy.
• Medical insurance options (PPO and HDHP), dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Free access to the on-campus fitness facility 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree