HIGHLIGHTS

SUNY Geneseo is looking for a new team member to join the Facilities Department as a Plant Utilities Engineer. Incumbent will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical distribution. Employee will make recommendations on major overhauls and replacement of equipment and initiate activity relating to energy conservation projects. Incumbent may supervise Plant Utilities Helpers and Plant Utilities Assistants.

DIVISION OPERATING NEEDS

Applicants will have the ability to climb, stoop, and do medium to heavy labor and lifting (a minimum of 50 pounds) as well as work shifts, weekends and holidays, based on a 40-hour work week, plus mandatory overtime when necessary and respond to urgent and emergency calls on a daily basis. Must have a working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations for the trade or trades to which assigned and of the safety standards and procedures. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to understand and follow instructions and read, write and communicate verbally. Candidate must possess computer skills adequate to work with computerized applications as assigned. Candidate must provide a record of dependability and past work performance, including satisfactory time and attendance record. Applicant may be required to obtain asbestos handler and/or supervisor certification. Applicant may be required to obtain waste water treatment or filtration certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An Associate degree in Plant Utilities Technology or the equivalent. In order to determine whether a specific degree is equivalent to the Plant Utilities Technology program, the major course of study must include a minimum of 30 college semester credit hours in any combination of the following course areas:

- Heating, Ventilation Boiler and Steam Systems
and Air-Conditioning Industrial Electricity
- Electrical Circuits Electric Utility Systems
- Fluid Mechanics Plant Operation and
Technical Communications Maintenance
- Thermal Dynamics Industrial Instrumentation
- Physics and Control
- Utility Refrigeration Industrial Safety
- Mechanics Environmental Air Quality
- Blueprint Reading and
- Sketching

AND

One year of satisfactory hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of boilers and/or auxiliary equipment or HVAC equipment in commercial, industrial or institutional facilities. (Experience limited to residential applications is not considered qualifying.)

OR

B. Four years of such experience and 30 college semester credit hours in any combination of the courses listed in A. above.

In addition, candidates must have permanent appointment in a Plant Utilities Engineer I, SG-14 classified position or be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service canvass list for a Plant Utilities Engineer, SG-14 position.

Supervised by Plant Utilities Engineer II.

May supervise Plant Utilities Assistants, Plant Utilities Helpers and other trades and labor class positions. May also be required to supervise private contractors performing plant operations related projects, maintenance, and/or repair work for the College.

Function 1: Operates and maintains mechanical, electrical and auxiliary equipment

-Operates steam and hot water boilers
-Operates multi-fuel systems which could include oil, gas, diesel, refuse, and coal.
-Operates central and auxiliary computers which monitor, test, control and operate boilers, auxiliary equipment and HVAC systems.
-Operates boiler, feed water, condensate and hot water supply and return systems.
-Troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates electronic and pneumatic combustion and HVAC control systems.
-Conducts boiler, HVAC and water systems testing, analyzing results and adding chemicals to maintain proper residuals in boiler and piping systems.
-Operates forced or induced draft fan systems by starting, regulating and securing fan to maintain proper combustion process.

Air Conditioning Equipment:
-Operates large central absorption, centrifugal, screw driven and hermetic chiller systems and other refrigeration equipment.
-Operates related auxiliary air conditioning equipment such as cooling towers, evaporative coolers, fan coils, vacuum pumps, purge chillers and water cooled condensers.
-Conducts chilled water and condenser water chemical analysis to maintain proper residuals.

HVAC Equipment:
-Operates HVAC systems to maintain proper environmental conditions
-Calibrates controls, balance air distribution systems, and maintain proper air temperature, humidity, fresh air and air flow quality.
-Ensures proper operation and air flow through various exhaust systems

Electrical Equipment:
-Operates high and/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.

Function 2: Systems Maintenance

-Clean, inspect, maintain and repair boilers
-Maintain, repair or replace bearings, shafts, controller valves, motors, piping, traps, conveyors and other rotation equipment.
-Maintain boiler combustion, emission and flame safety control system.
-Perform chiller maintenance
-Operate and perform maintenance on HVAC systems
-Maintain computerized energy management system
-Identify, inspect and replace faulty equipment and devices and troubleshoot problems, including resetting temperature, humidity, fan status, damper controls, valve position, and alarm status.
-Respond to calls, usually on off shift hours, concerning mechanical, electrical or plumbing breakdowns and make necessary repairs or contact supervisor to authorize calling in appropriate trades specialist or contractor until situation is resolved
-Clean, maintain and repair HVAC equipment, calibrate controls, perform air testing, replace filters and test and chemically treat HVAC systems.
-Maintain and repair high and low voltage distribution equipment
-Test, maintain and repair fire alarm, sprinkler, smote detection and public address systems.
-Perform maintenance and repair of various types of water and/or sewage pumping or filtration treatment equipment

Function 3: Energy Conservation

-Identify, recommend and develop energy conservation projects
-Survey and monitor equipment and systems operation to determine the most efficient mode of operation
-Read gauges and meters and refer to technical instructions and/or operating manuals to determine if equipment is operating according to specifications
-Install new equipment and/or modify existing equipment to operate at peak energy efficiency

Function 4: Health and Safety

-May be required to perform minor asbestos removal projects and/or supervise asbestos removal project
-Handle various types of hazardous materials, such as refrigerants, freon, gas, fuel oil, solvents, antifreeze, acids, caustic soda, regulated waste and refuse, etc.
-Respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns and may be called upon to implement evacuation plans in emergency situations
-Maintain “right to know” library, respond to inquiries, assess problems and provide advice regarding right to know incidents
-Work in confined space situations using personal protective equipment and supervise others working in confined space using personal protective equipment
-Working knowledge of OSHA, PESH, EPA, DEC, Health, NYS building codes as they relate to the requirements of the occupation

Function 5: Supervision

-As assigned, incumbent may supervise Plant Utilities Assistants, Heating Plant Helpers, and other trades and labor class positions on a shift by making work assignments, giving instruction, assisting in performing the work, and assuring work is done in the appropriate manner.