Stationary Engineer (7334) - Multiple Departments Citywide (C00197)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Stationary Engineers operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and auxiliary plant machinery and equipment in large, complex, or multi-faceted facilities. They ensure that all equipment, machinery, and systems are functioning normally and safely, and comply with all applicable safety rules and regulations. This role may involve operating computerized building management systems, preventative or predictive maintenance systems, or SCADA systems. Responsibilities include inspecting and testing machinery and equipment for safe and efficient operation, testing fire prevention equipment, and inspecting water storage and distribution systems. Stationary Engineers also maintain logs of operations, including gauge readings and water laboratory analysis, and may handle treatment chemicals and hazardous waste. They interact with contractors, tenants, and the public, and are responsible for maintaining keys, communication equipment, and security in the absence of security personnel. As part of an emergency response team, they must recognize, evaluate, and respond to hazardous situations. They perform control tests on water samples to determine various quality parameters and regulate treatment chemical dosages. This position requires a valid California Driver License and a Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certificate.

Requirements

Four (4) years of verified journey-level stationary engineer experience in the maintenance, repair, and operation of a variety of mechanical and electrical pumping, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, and related plant machinery used in a government establishment, hospital, industrial, production, or commercial building.
Possession of a valid California Driver License.
Possession at the time of hire of a Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certificate issued by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a recognized four-year Stationary Engineer apprenticeship program.
Graduation from a recognized four-year Maritime Academy with a degree in engineering or technology.
Possession of at least a 3rd Assistant Marine Engineer's License of any (unrestricted) horsepower.

Responsibilities

Operates, maintains, and repairs a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and power generating equipment.
Ensures the safe, correct, and efficient functioning of the facility and equipment.
May operate computerized building management systems, preventative or predictive maintenance computer systems, or SCADA systems.
Inspects and tests machinery and equipment for safe, efficient, and proper operation.
Inspects fire prevention equipment to ensure safe and proper functionality.
Inspects water storage and multiple distribution systems, high pressure zones, wood and steel storage tanks, pumps, and relief valves.
Takes and enters gauge readings and water laboratory analysis readings and temperatures on operating log sheets or into a computer data system.
Receives, records, and stores large amounts of treatment chemicals and may handle hazardous chemicals in confined or enclosed areas.
Capable of safely and properly handling chemical spills and may handle and treat industrial or hazardous waste.
Contacts, communicates, and deals with contractors, building tenants, and/or the general public.
Maintains keys, communications equipment, and security to ensure the security of a plant, buildings, and grounds.
Recognizes, evaluates, and responds to potentially hazardous situations as part of an emergency response team.
Performs control tests on water samples to determine chlorine and fluoride residual, pH, alkalinity, turbidity, color, saturation index, and flocculation factors.
Conducts water analysis and regulates treatment chemical dosages to maintain water quality.
Performs boiler water and cooling tower chemical tests to monitor and control the growth of organisms in water.