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Senior Stationary Engr. (Provisional)

Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityBrooklyn, NY
Onsite

About The Position

New York City Transit is seeking a Senior Stationary Engineer to operate, maintain, and repair utilities in large public buildings, steam power plants, chillers, swimming pools, and skating rinks. This role involves managing plant equipment such as boilers, furnaces, pumps, fans, engines, turbines, generators, electrical equipment, and HVAC systems. The position may include operating control consoles, supervising personnel, preparing work schedules, evaluating operating procedures, and maintaining inventory and supplies. The role also requires record-keeping, report writing, and potentially operating a motor vehicle. Requisitions for equipment and materials, including specifications and bids, may also be part of the responsibilities, as well as preparing scope of work for vendor contracts. All Senior Stationary Engineers perform related work.

Requirements

  • Possesses a valid license for High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer issued by the New York City Department of Buildings.
  • One year of full-time experience as a stationary engineer in charge of a high pressure plant supervising at least three stationary engineers in the operation, maintenance and adjustment of high pressure boilers (for external candidates).
  • Must pass a drug screening.
  • Must be able to understand and be understood in English.
  • Must be able to prove identity and right to work in the United States.
  • Must have a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions.

Nice To Haves

  • Currently employed in the eligible title of Stationary Engineer (for promotional candidates).
  • Pass the next Civil Service Exam and be hired from the resulting list for this title to obtain permanent civil service status.

Responsibilities

  • Operation, maintenance, and repair of all utilities in large public buildings and of steam power plants, chillers, swimming pools and skating rinks.
  • Operation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment such as boilers, furnaces, pumps, fans, engines, turbines, generators, electrical equipment, heating and ventilating equipment, and air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
  • Operation or supervision of control consoles in control rooms.
  • Operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment in swimming pools and skating rinks.
  • Supervising assigned personnel.
  • Preparing work schedules and directing the assignment of personnel.
  • Directing and evaluating studies of operating procedures.
  • Determining and directing work procedures.
  • Keeping records and writing reports.
  • Operating a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
  • Planning, allocating, and maintaining inventory and supplies for preventative and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Preparing equipment and material requisitions, including specifications and vendor bids required for operation, maintenance and repair.
  • Preparing scope of work for vendor contracts.

Benefits

  • Night and weekend salary differentials
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation and sick leave
  • Comprehensive medical plan
  • Pension plan

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Stationary Engineer salary in the US is approximately $94,000 per year, with a typical range of $52,000 to $148,000.
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