Stationary Engineer

Under the supervision of the On-Site Shift Supervisor theStationary Engineeris responsible for safely and properly monitoring operating maintaining and repairing all the central plant and facility mechanical electrical plumbing and control systems equipment. The Engineer performs service requests preventive maintenance equipment/system repair and equipment/system replacement work orders as assigned. In addition the Engineer inspects all major equipment/ systems at least twice during each shift for proper operation recording the operating parameters in the equipment readings log; performs maintenance/repair and/or initiates appropriate corrective action or assistance as required in the event of equipment/system malfunctions to insure safe efficient and uninterrupted operation of all assigned facility equipment/systems. The Engineer coordinates the submission of all parts/material requests and Scopes of Work for their assigned equipment types. The Engineer actively supports and complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

• Operates and maintains one or more systems which provide such services as heat air-conditioning (cool humidify dehumidify filter and circulate air) refrigeration steam or high temperature water or electricity; throughout a one million square foot facility.
• Operates chillers cooling towers condensers pumps boilers turbines pumps and compressors. This equipment is controlled by switchboards valves throttles levers and computers.
• Monitors meters gauges and other measuring instruments.
• Ensures the equipment operates safely by performing routine maintenance shutting equipment down making repairs and regulating machinery as necessary.
• Keeps records of boiler pressure temperature power output and fuel consumption.
• Responsible for air and hydronic systems that heat and cool buildings ventilation systems refrigeration systems and other mechanical systems.
• Operates equipment according to federal state and local laws which are designed to protect the public safety.
• May direct and coordinate activities of other workers (not stationary engineers) in performing tasks directly related to operating and maintaining the system or systems.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays if necessary.
• Escorts subcontractors/vendors throughout equipment plants and penthouses.
• Takes temperature readings throughout facility to ensure proper operation of heating and cooling functions.
• Provides subject matter expertise in the field of heating and cooling.
• Provides daily equipment reports to Project Manager.
• Respond to client hot and cold calls.
• Monitor weather patterns to ensure all equipment is prepared for emergency weather conditions.
• Assist Project Manager in ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations.

Payrate: $37.85 Hourly

• Possess a current Journeyman Commercial/Industrial license issued by the State of Tennessee or other accredited by the National Electrical Testing Association (NETA) or equivalent.
• Shall have at least four (4) years of journeyman level experience obtained within the past seven (7) years in a similar position with hands-on experience in central plant operations and maintenance repair and operation of high-pressure steam and hot water boilers; centrifugal chillers; cooling towers; plus self-contained refrigeration and air conditioning equipment; pneumatic/electronic/DDC control systems; air handling units; pumps; and compressors.
• CFC certification required.
• Possess relevant experience at a comparable level of responsibility in systems of similar size scope and complexity.
• Engineers must have experience using a service ticket system to track work being done in the facility.
• Must have experience exploiting a building automation system (BAS) for visibility into specific equipment operations.
• High School diploma/GED