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Agency SUNY System Administration

Title Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 14

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $54860 to $54860 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 353 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12246

Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, HVAC, or auxiliary plant utilities equipment in commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities OR an associate's degree in HVAC and 2 years' experience in qualifications listed.Ability to work in confined spaces and use appropriate breathing apparatus.Ability to climb, bend, and do moderately heavy lifting.Candidates must possess a valid NYS driver's license at time of appointment. Candidates are required to maintain a valid NYS driver's license. Failure to maintain a valid NYS driver's license will result in removal from employment.Candidates are required to possess and maintain a NYS Department of Labor-issued Asbestos Certificate of Competence within 90 days of appointment. Failure to obtain and maintain the NYS Department of Labor-issued Asbestos Certificate of Competence will result in removal from employment.Availability to report to after-hours emergency calls as needed.

Duties Description - 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 by performing chemical cleaning of equipment, repairing brickwork, replacing tubes, and maintaining boiler combustion and emissions.- Performs chiller maintenance such as the cleaning of condenser tubes and evaporators, and the 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 may 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 uninterrupted power supply systems.- May supervise subordinate staff, including Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations Assistants, contractors, and other trades staff.

Additional Comments This is a permanent position in the labor class jurisdictional classification. Candidates should be aware that a preferred list, transfer list, placement roster and/or reemployment roster of laid off State employees may be certified against this vacancy by the Department of Civil Service.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Zachery Long

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Zachery.Long@suny.edu

Address

Street 353 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12246

Notes on Applying Please apply at the following link: https://sunysystem.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=182465