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

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

9d•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 records of shift operations, handle and store treatment chemicals (including hazardous ones), and may manage industrial or hazardous waste. They interact with contractors, building tenants, and the public, and are responsible for maintaining keys, communications 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. Under supervision, they may conduct water analysis and regulate treatment chemical dosages to maintain water quality in filtration plants, distribution systems, or other large complex facilities. They may also perform water/wastewater analysis as required by the State of California and conduct boiler water and cooling tower chemical tests to monitor and control organism growth.

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 time of hire a Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certificate issued by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.
Must pass CPR training annually and First Aid every three (3) years.
Must pass a State mandated respirator Medical Examination and be clean shaven for respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus fittings upon appointment and annually.
Candidates must have access to a computer and reliable internet connection to participate in the online Stationary Engineer Core Exam.
Must pass the Stationary Engineer Written Examination (Weight 100%).

Nice To Haves

Experience as an oiler or firefighter will not be accepted as qualifying experience.
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.
Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment.
This position may require that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area.
This position may require that the incumbent to be qualified for unescorted access to the Port’s Maritime Transportation System (MTS).

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.
Changes charts and recordings accordingly.
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.
May include handling and treatment of 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, including public safety.
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.
Under supervision, 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.