Stationary Engineer

PRIDE Industries•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PRIDE Industries is recruiting a Stationary Engineer for an onsite role at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing facility. This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract and, due to program requirements, must be filled by a person with a disability. Under general supervision, the engineer operates, maintains, and repairs boilers, chillers, compressors, instrumentation, generators, pumps, HVAC equipment, lighting, power, water-treatment systems, and other electrical and mechanical systems to support safe, efficient facility operation. Work may take place in crawl spaces, on rooftops, and outdoors, as well as inside the facility. The engineer monitors equipment and plant conditions, diagnoses malfunctions, completes repairs and preventive maintenance, and maintains detailed records. The role also involves inspecting and troubleshooting a wide range of facility systems, planning repairs and replacement needs, handling parts and equipment requisitions, and communicating with occupants, the public, peers, and supervisors. The employee may train other employees, assign and plan work, or direct others performing certain duties. Other duties may be assigned by the Supervisor or Account Manager as needed to keep the facility operating.

Requirements

Eight to fifteen years of field experience servicing and repairing HVAC/R equipment and controls.
Knowledge and experience with boiler and auxiliary boiler-room equipment, heating, lighting, ventilation, air conditioning, power refrigeration, building electrical and pneumatic controls, water treatment, and related mechanical and electrical equipment.
Knowledge of the methods, tools, and materials used to operate, maintain, and repair facility equipment.
Ability to follow oral and written directions, demonstrate mechanical ability, keep accurate records, install and operate equipment, and make repairs.
High level of computer and digital-electronics skills to operate, maintain, and repair automated and centralized control systems.
Ability to diagnose and resolve advanced network-operation problems.
Ability to prepare written reports, complete log sheets, and read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications.
Clear written and verbal communication skills to explain complex situations and problems to peers and supervisors.
Ability to interface with the public, occupants, peers, and supervisors.
EPA Universal certification.
LAN Certification, or ability to obtain LAN Certification within 12 months.
Driver license.
Ability to work in the position by meeting the federal AbilityOne program requirement that the role be filled by a person with a disability.

Nice To Haves

EPA 410 Certification (preferred but optional).

Responsibilities

Operate facility systems safely and efficiently.
Make regular rounds of equipment areas, read meters and gauges, listen to machinery, and adjust controls.
Monitor plant conditions from central control rooms using video display terminals and computer printouts, when applicable.
Locate sources of equipment trouble and perform necessary repairs, including replacing or modifying defective components, fabricating parts, and overhauling equipment.
Write detailed reports and logs of repairs, installations, test results, instrument readings, and preventive maintenance.
Operate, maintain, and repair boilers, heating and steam distribution systems, refrigeration equipment, air-handling equipment, compressors, distribution lines, and associated valves and controls.
Test boiler and water-treatment systems and take corrective action, including adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and scale.
Operate, maintain, and repair natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, water filters and softeners, piping, pumps, plumbing fixtures, drains, and water lines.
Operate, maintain, and repair sanitary sewer systems, including water closets, urinals, basins, sump pumps, and piping; perform tests and corrective actions.
Operate, maintain, and repair motors and engines used to power pumps and fans.
Operate, maintain, and repair single- and multi-phase electrical circuits up to 480 volts, transformers, motors, motor controls, machinery, and fixtures.
Operate, maintain, and repair electronic and computer systems, including clocks, closed-circuit TVs, automatic fire alarms, security systems, energy management systems, and automatic power transfers; calibrate control systems.
Operate, maintain, and repair fuel-oil systems, including pumps, valves, lines, controls, and tanks.
Operate, maintain, and repair turbines, elevators, fire-safety devices, security systems, water and sewage systems, laundry and culinary equipment, and kitchen equipment.
Inspect and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems and equipment to identify repair needs.
Plan layouts and estimate repair and replacement costs for electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems; requisition parts, supplies, and equipment.
Install equipment-monitoring devices and systems to replace existing equipment or systems.
Use trade-related tools competently and safely.
Interface with the public, facility occupants, peers, and supervisors; prepare reports and log sheets and explain complex situations and problems.
May train employees, assign and plan work, and direct others performing certain duties.
Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Account Manager to keep the facility operating.