Steamfitter A/Heating Maintenance Engineer A

Brookhaven Science Associates • Upton, NY

80d • $42

About The Position

The Energy & Utilities Division, within the Facilities and Operations Directorate, has an opportunity to fill the position of a Steamfitter (heating maintenance technician) to join their team. Under minimum supervision lays out, constructs, or installs, repairs and maintains heat, steam and hot water distribution systems, related facilities and auxiliary equipment and piping and equipment utilizing heat, steam and hot water distribution services. The employee will be assigned to the day shift M-F 8am-4:30pm. Steamfitters shall work overtime as required. This position reports to the Steam Shop Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 6-yrs total related experience composed of 4-yrs apprenticeship plus 2-yrs experience; or
• 6-8 yrs. total related experience composed of formal trade school plus minimum 2-yrs experience, or
• 8-yrs related experience (no formal training).
• Knowledge of underground high and low-pressure saturated steam distribution systems, condensate return systems, related equipment, and various steam related heating systems.
• Some working knowledge of pump maintenance and repairs.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow written instruction procedures, work orders, and similar documents.
• Ability to sufficiently write/complete work orders and other required documents.
• Ability to communicate verbally with fellow workers and supervisors.
• Must have a telephone and provide the number to BNL for callout and contact purposes.
• Must be able to complete all the requirements of the Job Training Assessment.
• Possess a valid NYS driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Plumbing experience.
• Oil burner maintenance and repair experience.
• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment such as steam traps, steam stations, pressure reducing valves, control valves, etc.
• Knowledge of hot water heating systems, heat exchangers, piping, and chemical treatment systems.
• Basic knowledge of industrial electrical and control systems.
• Knowledge of lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance and repairs as necessary to keep the steam distribution system operating at optimal efficiency.
• Identify potential hazards, environmental concerns, and unsafe conditions or practices in work or at work site, and implement or suggest controls to minimize risk.
• Perform maintenance of low horsepower fuel fired industrial boilers and burners.
• Operate equipment in a safe and conscientious manner following safety rules, procedures, and actively participating in safety programs, such as confined space, lock-out/tag-out, etc.
• Operate, monitor, and recognize abnormal conditions to take corrective action.
• Assist in maintaining a high level of housekeeping, inventory, and maintenance of tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits program.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees