Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (Grade 14) - NY HELPS

Duties Description Facilities at Farmingdale State College seeks to fill a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 vacancy.

Plant Utilities Engineers are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of physical plants in State facilities at various State agencies. Positions operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air-conditioning and electrical distribution; advise on renovations and replacement of equipment; and initiate energy conservation activities.

Plant Utilities Engineers 1 reports to a higher level Plant Utilities Engineer or other trades supervisor, and is responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of a variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and mechanical equipment inside and outside of a physical plant; may supervise lower-level staff including Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations Assistants, and contractors; may assume responsibility for physical plant operations on off hours; and may supervise other trades positions and contractors on a project or emergency basis.

Additional duties may include but are not limited to:

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 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.

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.

Valid NYS Driver's License.

Additional Comments This title is part of the New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Transfers from other New York State agencies are welcome to apply. Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 6 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

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