Engineer, Operating Job Description
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Engineer, Operating Job Description
- Able to cover after-hours emergency calls on a rotating basis
- Participate in training program for professional development
- Respond to and complete maintenance departmental service requests and work orders, insuring that work performed in these areas is accomplished efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience to tenant
- Assist the Chief Engineer with operational recommendations such as process improvement efficiencies
- Maintain and update current CMMS information for facility
- Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing, wire single and three phase motors, run conduit, pull wiring to machinery, motors, operating parts
- Experience in troubleshooting low voltage electrical systems (4 - 20mA, 1 - 10V)
- Maintain compliance with the Engineering Services Compliance Program (“ESP”)
- When properly licensed and scheduled to work in the power plant, this position takes charge of the heating plant and makes adjustments to building systems that affect the entire facility
- Process work orders through FKC – Process the initial request, completed work order as assigned, inform client of status of work order, close out work order on the MAXIMO system
- Minimum four years’ experience in HVAC, Refrigeration trade, Electrical Trade or related field (Emergency backup systems, generators, UPS)
- Have a minimum five (5) years of technical experience in all aspects of building engineering with a strong background in HVAC, plumbing, electrical equipment, repair and maintenance, BMS systems, commercial kitchen equipment and overall system design and application
- The preferred candidate should also have critical environment experienced
- Understands basic building system design and operation, , fire system, domestic water system, HVAC system and electrical distribution system
- Must have hands-on experience in a data center/critical facility, including UPS Systems, emergency generators, switch-gear and chiller plant experience
- Experience - Minimum four years’ experience in HVAC/refrigeration trade or related field
Engineer, Operating Job Description
- Responsible for completion of operational logs, reports, corrective and preventative work orders
- Responsible for handling off-hours shift and week-end calls by contacting necessary hospital staff, coordinating with hospital personnel or by contacting outside service companies
- Assist/supervise contractors as necessary when making repairs or working in building
- Completes assigned work orders on a timely basis, including scheduled, emergency and preventative maintenance work orders
- Respond to occupant service requests and projects as required
- Assist with Facilities projects as directed by Supervisor
- Repair plumbing/piping/tubing
- Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures (water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories)
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee
- Maintains all mechanical rooms in a clean, orderly and professional manner
- Engineering Certificate
- Sprinkler Standpipe
- Extensive experience in the facilities maintenance field, backed with five to seven years of cumulative building experience with at least three years of the H.V.A.C
- Must also have experience with utility systems found in commercial high-rise buildings (i.e., steam absorbers, compressed air, water treatment and air handling equipment)
- GSA Access is a must
- Minimum four years’ experience in electrician trade or related field or minimum four years’ experience in HVAC/refrigeration trade or related field or minimum four years’ experience in emergency backup systems ( generators, UPS)
Engineer, Operating Job Description
- Ability to develop MOP’s, EOP’, or SOP’s for specific applications at assigned locations
- Work schedule will be a rotating 12 hour shift to cover a 24/7 critical data center facility
- Perform maintenance, monitoring repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards
- Performs HVAC-R maintenance and repairs for all buildings on the campus
- Respond to emergency request for repairs service, diagnoses/make repairs
- Utilize CMMS to document and log all PMs and related asset information
- Provide exemplary customer service to all client associates
- Emergency response for after hours and weekends
- Completes other various duties as directed by engineering management
- Documents work performance and materials procurement as directed, using work order systemOther assigned operational tasks as may be typically expected of the Building Engineer role
- Requires staying on job until properly relived
- Demonstrated knowledge of building HVAC and plumbing systems, including heat pumps, DX systems, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air handling and fan coil units, and constant and variable volume distribution systems
- 7+ years ME construction experience
- Two years of trade school in electrical system design, refrigeration and HVAC
- Valid City of Detroit First Class Refrigeration Unlimited Operators license, with refrigerant recovery certification
- A minimum of a low pressure Boiler Operator license is needed
Engineer, Operating Job Description
- Utilization of advanced technologies, plan and implement new approaches and techniques for PHVAC and sewage treatment systems maintenance and operation
- Assume the functional duties of the Chief Operating Engineer in the absence of the Chief Operating Engineer
- Provide input during the interview process and recommend employment of support staff
- Establish, implement and monitor methods of inventory control
- Perform maintenance and repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep these systems up to applicable standards Monitor
- Identify and assess safety hazards and risks
- Follow and enforce safety rules
- The Operating Engineer operates and maintains systems which provides services such as heat, air conditioning (cool, humidify, filter, and circulate air), refrigeration, steam or high-temperature water or electricity up to and including Switch gear performance
- Takes charge of the heating and cooling plant and makes adjustments to building systems as required
- Experience - Minimum four years’ experience in electrician trade or related field or minimum four years experience in HVAC/refrigeration trade or related field or minimum four years experience in emergency backup systems ( generators, UPS)
- The employee frequently is required to stand, carry boxes, move heavy items and walk great distances
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in building operations
- Must be able to work safely on lifts and ladders
- Three year Operating Engineer Apprenticeship program or a minimum of three (3) years field experience is preferred
- Graduate of apprentice program or trade school, minimum of 2+ years of related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting, appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses, or any similar combination of education and experience
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a clean driving record is required
Engineer, Operating Job Description
- Train new personnel in the operation of boilers and test CUP Operator for proficiency in boiler operations
- Perform minor piping repairs
- Learn and demonstrate appropriate alarm responses to PLC alarms
- Train with refrigeration technician on Centrifugal Chiller operation and maintenance
- Train and qualify as Utility Plant Operator, working 12 hours shifts, to provide shift coverage for vacations and as a backup
- Assist with or conduct the daily operations and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and general maintenance requirements for the buildings
- Supervise maintenance staff when applicable and assign, and monitor maintenance activities and projects
- Assists in the monitoring of contractors for procedural, safety, environmental, and risk mitigation process compliance with established procedures/policies/laws
- Provides technical expertise and assistance as required
- Full compliance with safety requirements and policies is expected
- Minimum of five years’ experience in electrician trade or related field – or, minimum of four years’ experience in HVAC/refrigeration trade or related field
- A Universal refrigerant license must be obtained within 90 days of start date if not presented at time of hire
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrician trade or related field – or, minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC/refrigeration trade or related field
- Experience as a journeyman level engineer with strong skills related to building automation systems and life safety systems, preferred
- Active or inactive SSBI w/ CI Poly Graph preferred, if not, must be capable of obtaining Secret Security Clearance
- 1 – 3 years’ experience in electrician trade or related field – or, minimum of four years’ experience in HVAC/refrigeration trade or related field