Steamfitter AHeating Maintenance Engineer A Upton, NY

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The Energy & Utilities Division within Brookhaven National Laboratorys Facilities & Operations Directorate operates and maintains the Labs electric transmission & distribution systems site fire detection systems central steam facility central chilled water facility potable water treatment facility waste treatment facility site energy management control systems energy metering systems and is responsible for the purchase of all bulk liquid fuels natural gas and electricity.

Position Description

The Energy & Utilities Division within the Facilities and Operations Directorate has an opportunity to fill the position of a Steamfitter (heating maintenance technician) to join their team. Under minimum supervision lays out constructs or installs repairs and maintains heat steam and hot water distribution systems related facilities and auxiliary equipment and piping and equipment utilizing heat steam and hot water distribution services.

The employee will be assigned to the day shift M-F 8am-4:30pm. Steamfitters shall work overtime as required. This position reports to the Steam Shop Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform routine and corrective maintenance and repairs as necessary to keep the steam distribution system operating at optimal efficiency.

Identify potential hazards environmental concerns and unsafe conditions or practices in work or at work site and implement or suggest controls to minimize risk.

Perform maintenance of low horsepower fuel fired industrial boilers and burners.

Operate equipment in a safe and conscientious manner following safety rules procedures and actively participating in safety programs such as confined space lock-out/tag-out etc.

Operate monitor and recognize abnormal conditions to take corrective action.

Assist in maintaining a high level of housekeeping inventory and maintenance of tools.

The above list of duties is not all inclusive of every duty performed by this position but it does include the major elements in the job.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

High School diploma or GED.

6-yrs total related experience composed of 4-yrs apprenticeship plus 2-yrs experience; or

6-8 yrs. total related experience composed of formal trade school plus minimum 2-yrs experience or

8-yrs related experience (no formal training).

Knowledge of underground high and low-pressure saturated steam distribution systems condensate return systems related equipment and various steam related heating systems

Some working knowledge of pump maintenance and repairs.

Possess good written and verbal communication skills including:

Ability to follow written instruction procedures work orders and similar documents.

Ability to sufficiently write/complete work orders and other required documents.

Ability to communicate verbally with fellow workers and supervisors.

Must have a telephone and provide the number to BNL for callout and contact purposes.

Must be able to complete all the requirements of the Job Training Assessment.

Possess a valid NYS drivers license.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Plumbing experience.

Oil burner maintenance and repair experience.

Troubleshooting and repairing equipment such as steam traps steam stations pressure reducing valves control valves etc.

Knowledge of hot water heating systems heat exchangers piping and chemical treatment systems.

Basic knowledge of industrial electrical and control systems.

Knowledge of lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Environmental Health and Safety Requirements:

Must meet medical requirements of the position including but not limited to

Standing bending and lifting up to 40 lbs.

Ability to work in confined spaces in an active steam manhole.

Ability to work in excavations.

Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders and work at heights greater than 5 feet.

Able to use of a respirator and other related safety equipment.

Able to work outdoors/cold and warm environments.

Some rigging and hoisting.

Able to use aerial lifts and trucks.

Able to use power and air operated hand tools.

Able to work with machinery including benchtop grinders and similar.

Ability to act as a primary authorized employee for Complex Lock-out/Tag-out.

Ability to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses safety shoes and hearing protection.

The starting salary for this position is $42.41.