Operating Engineer

Operating Engineer

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of trade school education in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC
• 4+ years of related work experience, especially in repair, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical or carpentry
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s (if applicable)
• Proficient knowledge of computer applications including MS Office, Email, Slack, and CMMS
• Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required

Responsibilities

• Responds to temperature complaints
• Light and ballast replacement
• Resetting breakers, moving furniture, hanging pictures, bringing in deliveries, removing packing materials, etc.
• Tamper valve inspection, elevator inspection, asbestos inspection, generator (life/safety) load test, cleaning induction units after-hours due to noise, PM kitchen appliances, restroom repairs, ceiling tile replacements, etc.
• Operates mechanical equipment (i.e. chillers, pumps, cooling towers, BMS, fire alarm system, etc.)
• Completing preventive maintenance tasks within predetermined SLA
• Returning tools to workshop and unused supplies to the store room
• Reporting any impending supply or materials shortages to the Lead Engineer
• Record equipment readings, settings, and status changes and noteworthy operational occurrences in appropriate logbooks or CMMS
• Verifying proper star-up of HVAC equipment
• Checking operation of the fire pump, hot water heaters, fountains, elevators, etc.
• Taking temperature readings on return/supply air and chilled water lines
• Testing cooling tower water, Taking static pressure readings across filter banks
• Operation of Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems
• Painting and sweeping of mechanical and equipment rooms
• Maintaining lighting in mechanical rooms, equipment rooms, elevators, and service and public areas
• Maintaining order in tool room and workshop
• Recording electrical and water meter readings
• Writing, managing, executing, and/or supervising any client required change requests
• Make adjustments to operating HVAC equipment
• Respond to life safety issues
• Maintain pneumatic control systems throughout building including repairs and recalibration
• Perform startup and shut down of equipment as required (if applicable)
• Assist outside contractors in major overhauls and annual inspections of mechanical equipment, responsible for general cleanup of mechanical spaces when time permits
• Troubleshoot and operate direct digital control systems in the building to operate HVAC equipment while ensuring tenant comfort
• Repair HVAC equipment when required and perform preventive maintenance duties on equipment
• Flexibility in assuming responsibilities, which fall outside the above referenced items.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade school education, union training, military service or college is desirable