University of Mount Union

University of Mount Union

Stationary Engineer

Union College, Schenectady, NY · Staff+ · Full-time

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About the role

  • The Stationary Engineer will assist with the operations, maintenance, and repair of the equipment within the central plant facility, as well as the downstream steam and chilled water distribution.
  • Equipment includes: A Gas Fired Turbine, Steam boilers, HRSG, Gas Compressor, Absorption Chiller, Cooling Towers, Pumps and motors.
  • Licenses: - Valid New York State driver's license. - Licensed as a Stationary Engineer, and or Navy plant operator.

Responsibilities

  • Utilizes the building management systems (BMS) for effective performance and or deficiency measures.
  • Assists with building switchovers by draining AHU coils units or filling depending upon season.
  • Performs preventive and corrective maintenance for plant equipment including boilers, chillers, HRSG, turbine, generators, cooling towers, and air compressors.
  • Periodically blows down centrifugal chillers during operations, as well as maintains proper flow through barrels, which may include cleaning strainers.
  • Maintains steam and chilled water manholes by checking ground water pumps and operations.
  • Repairs and or replaces condensate and sump pumps, as well as performs alignments.
  • Performs proper Lock-out-Tag-out when working on equipment.
  • Maintains a safe work environment through job planning, housekeeping, as well as identifying corrective hazards.

Requirements

  • Associates degree in plant utilities, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
  • Experience in operating high pressure steam boilers and distribution.
  • Experience with central plant chiller systems and distributed chilled water
  • Experience with the operations of switching 13.2KV and 480v breakers through a Load Management System (LMS).
  • Performs water tests as required for the supply and treatment of boiler feed water and condensate, as well as works with vendors to support care and treatment of cooling towers.
  • Education:
  • High School diploma.
  • Relevant Military Training.
  • Three to Five years' experience as a boiler operator/nuclear, and or stationary engineer.

Skills

  • Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Computer skills including (Word, Excel, and Adobe).
  • Knowledge of distributive control systems (DCS).
  • Licenses:
  • Valid New York State driver's license.
  • Compensation:
  • The hourly range for this position is $27-29.90 per hour.
  • Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
  • Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)
  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
  • Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

Compensation

  • The hourly range for this position is $27-29.90 per hour.
  • Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.
  • The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
  • Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

Benefits

  • Position may require working varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holiday coverage.
  • We offer exceptional benefits including:
  • Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition programs
  • Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

Company info

  • We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
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