Watch Engineer - (Must have a valid NYC Stationary Engineer License)
About The Position
The Watch Engineer is responsible for the safe and reliable operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective repair of high-pressure steam generating and chiller systems. Will be required to lead, perform, and/or assist in any routine and emergency operations function of the steam/chiller plant, and will oversee Assistant Watch engineers. Duties of the watch Engineer cover but not limited to, proper rounds, log entries, proper start up and shut down procedures in accordance with University policy. The Watch Engineer may work across campuses as needed.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Has a minimum of one (1) year of plant operations & maintenance.
- Current NYC Stationary Engineer license for high-pressure steam.
- Current NYC Refrigeration System Operations Certificate of Qualification
- All Licenses and certifications required by the city, state, and governing agencies.
Nice To Haves
- Has two (2) years of internal CU experience in plant operations and maintenance.
- Has external four (4) years of operations experience with gas and oil-fired high-pressure steam boilers, absorption, mechanical, centrifugal chiller machines, and/or building management system (BMS) controls.
- Has four (4) years of maritime/navy experience in plant operations & maintenance.
- Holds a Marine Engineer certificate from the United States Coast Guard.
- Has an associate's or higher Degree in plant operations & maintenance or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Shall be proficient in the employment of all tools, methods, and materials pertaining to electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls and instruments for steam generators (boilers), chiller, and associated systems within the plant.
- Maintain, repair, and operate system equipment, auxiliary systems, and utilize computer-monitoring systems while working independently or under limited supervision and direction in accordance with sound engineering practices.
- Works in collaboration with all plant-related trades and management.
- Observes the electrical switchboard and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and/or BMS system to inform decisions on system operations.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Must perform any duties assigned in an emergency within job classification.
- Oversight with direct and continuing supervision and development of the individual's progression assigned to the plant.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
