Plant Utilities Engineer

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 in the Department of Facilities Management and Development. The role involves the safe and efficient operation of physical plants in State facilities at various State agencies. Plant Utilities Engineers operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, hot water, ventilation, air-conditioning and electrical distribution;

advise on renovations and replacement of equipment; and initiate energy conservation activities.

• Operates, maintains, and repairs steam and hot water boilers, water supply and return systems, electronic and pneumatic combustion and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems, forced or induced draft fan systems, chiller systems, and other refrigeration equipment.
• Operates computers which control boiler operations, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC systems.
• Conducts boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzes results, and adds chemicals to maintain proper system functions.
• Balances air distribution systems, and maintains proper air temperature, humidity, freshness, and flow quality.
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains boilers, performing chemical cleaning of equipment, repairing brickwork, replacing tubes, and maintaining boiler combustion and emissions.
• Performs chiller maintenance such as cleaning condenser tubes and evaporators, and maintenance and repair of pumps, air compressors, steam systems, cooling towers, motors, and variable frequency drives.
• Performs maintenance and repair on various water and sewage pumping, filtration, and treatment equipment.
• Cleans, maintains, and repairs HVAC systems and equipment, calibrates controls, performs air testing and chemical treatment, and replaces air filters.
• Responds to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing calls; troubleshoots and coordinates necessary repairs.
• Maintains computerized energy management systems; troubleshoots problems; and identifies and replaces faulty equipment and devices.
• Identifies, recommends, and develops energy conservation projects and initiatives.
• May handle various types of hazardous materials and respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns, such as chemical spills, oil spills, and blowouts; implements evacuation plans in emergency situations.
• May maintain right-to-know libraries, respond to inquiries, assess problems, and provide advice regarding incidents.
• May operate high or low voltage electrical distribution systems, steam, diesel and gas turbine generators, transformers and switch gears, load centers, motor control centers, panel boards, emergency power and lighting distribution systems, motor generator sets, and uninterruptible power supply systems.
• May supervise subordinate staff, including Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations Assistants, contractors, and other trades staff.

• Required: Open Competitive: 4+ years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, HVAC, or auxiliary plant utilities equipment in commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities.

Variable Days;
Variable Hours (Full-Time)

• Salary Grade/Rank: SG-14
• Salary Range:
  As per civil service guidelines — base salary $53,262 plus $3,087 Location Pay

• Bargaining Unit: CSEA
• Executive Order:
  Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity is permitted to ask for current or prior compensation until a conditional offer of employment is extended. If such information has been requested, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at  or via email .
• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
  
  Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
• If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care