Watch Engineer

Position Purpose: 

The Watch Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Veolia Energy CoGen facility at Kings Plaza Brooklyn NY. This includes chilled water production Deutz engines electrical generating equipment satellite facilities and the utility distribution system. The Watch Engineer will support the Chief Engineer in daily operations and routine operating maintenance to ensure reliability compliance and optimal performance of all plant systems.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Operate monitor and maintain chilled water systems Deutz engines electrical generating equipment utility distribution systems pumps cooling towers and auxiliary equipment.
• Participate in plant start-up control shutdown and inspections.
• Monitor instrumentation and the Distributed Control System (DCS) to ensure safe and efficient operations; identify causes of alarms or issues and take corrective action.
• Perform routine inspections log readings and prepare operating reports.
• Conduct preventive and routine maintenance including valve adjustments cylinder head replacements spark plug changes and cleaning of pumps and water conditioning equipment.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and complete minor repairs as needed.
• Perform regular inspection tours of the plant and distribution system including electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies safety regulations and environmental requirements.
• Support energy efficiency reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide clear turnover reports and communication between shifts.
• Any other operational or mechanical task assigned by management chief or foreman.
• Emergency response: Respond to plant emergencies alarms and abnormal conditions in accordance with established procedures.
• Familiar with Word Excel and goggle sheets.

Work Environment:

• Able to work in variable temperature/noise environments.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 5 years of experience in operating stationary or marine boilers.
• 2 years of experience leading or supervising a team of technicians or plant operators.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Proficient in Lock-out/Tag-out and Safety Tagging (STS) systems.
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as Maximo and building automation/distributed control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Capable of working all shifts weekends and holidays as required.
• Demonstrated maturity reliability and judgment to stand watch independently

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must hold and maintain a valid Q-01 refrigeration license S-95 S-12 S13 and A-35 certification and other additional COFs required by Plant management.
• Must hold and maintain a valid drivers license.

Physical Requirements:

• The job can be physically demanding involving movement of heavy equipment and carrying materials up and down stairs.
• Candidates should be able to lift a 50-lb load.

Additional Information :

Pay Range: $59.00 to $62.36 per hour.

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time