Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS) (Power Plant)

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Vacancy #: WF260143

Apply by: October 21 2026

Title:Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS)

Location:Power Plant

Salary:$59049

Grade:SG-14(CSEA)

Hours: Saturday thruWednesday 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM (pass days Thursday/Friday)

Duration:Contingent Permanent

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of theNY HELPSProgram this title maybe filled via anon-competitiveappointment which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they a future date (within one year of permanent appointment) it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status without having to compete in an examination. Employees will thenbe afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS):

Either1.Graduate of heating HVAC ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;

Or have been an enlisted machinery technician (MK) with the U.S. Coast Guard OR possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S. Coast Guard;

Or3. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;

Or have been an enlisted gas turbine systems technician submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control utilities man machinist mate or engineman with the U.S. Navy;

Or have a Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) and have been a qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler fireman/water tender refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine;

Or of a New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter) HVAC Mechanic or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC) (See Note #1);

Or of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;

Or8.A bachelors degree in Facilities Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or Marine Engineering;

Or9.Four yearsof full-timehands on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial industrial institutional facility computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics and/or performing diagnosis repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;

Or10.Four yearsof full-timehands on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis operation maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;

Or degreein HVACANDtwo years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #9or #10above;

Or of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (900 hours)ORcompletion of an approved certificate in HVAC electrical refrigeration boiler operations and maintenance or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college (See Note #2)ANDtwo years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #9or #10above.

Note #1 Information regarding qualifying New York State Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship programs can be found here: (External Link) .

Note # 2 Certification programs must be accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) or recognized by the New York State Education Department Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS). Information on ACCSC accredited programs can be found here: (External Link) . Information on BPSS recognized proprietary schools can be found here: (External Link) .

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NON-NY HELPS):

Candidates must have a reachable score on the University at Albany Plant Utilities Engineer 1 Exam ListOR
Be a current NYS employee and have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 or in a title eligible to transfer to Plant Utilities Engineer 1OR
Be a former NYS employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Plant Utilities Engineer 1

May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.

Any applications received that do not meet the above requirements as described will be deemed unqualified.

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer.

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