Employment Opportunities

As a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 on an assigned shift, individuals would operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical distribution in a safe and efficient manner. Essential Functions include but not limited to:

System Operations:

• Operates steam and hot water boilers including lighting off, firing, cleaning and shutting down system.
• Operates central and auxiliary computers which monitor, test, control and operate boilers, auxiliary equipment and HVAC systems.
• Operates boiler, feed water, and condensate and hot water supply and return systems.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates electronic and pneumatic combustion and HVAC control systems.
• Operates forced or induced draft fan systems by starting, regulating and securing fan to maintain proper combustion process.
• Operates large Chillers, centrifugal, screw driven and hermetic chiller systems and other refrigeration equipment.
• Operates related auxiliary air-conditioning equipment, such as cooling towers, evaporative coolers, fan coils, vacuum pumps, purge chillers, and water cooled condensers.
• Operates HVAC systems to maintain proper environmental conditions including hydronic, steam, and air handling distribution systems.
• Calibrates controls, balance air distribution systems, and maintain proper air temperature, humidity, fresh air and air flow quality.
• Operates, maintains and repairs ventilation systems.
• Monitors and adjusts system set points and output using remote computer links to the building's programmable logic controls.

Systems Maintenance:

• Cleans, inspects, maintains, and repairs boilers including but not limited to flushing, and chemical cleaning of water side and fire side of boiler equipment, repairing brickwork, and replacing tubes.
• Maintains, repairs or replaces bearings, shafts, controller valves, motors, piping, traps, conveyors and other equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting and repair of building distribution systems including low pressure steam distribution, heat exchangers, hot and cold deck systems, air handlers, and pneumatic and digital controls.
• Maintains boiler combustion, emission and flame safety control system.
• Performs all chiller maintenance, such as cleaning and replacement of condenser tubes, cleaning of evaporators, maintenance and repair of steam turbines, pumps, air compressors, steam systems, cooling towers, motors, motor starters, and variable frequency drives.
• Performs maintenance on HVAC systems, including Direct Digital Controls adjustment, calibration, and modification.
• Maintains and repairs pumps and piping, perform installation of new and/or modification of existing equipment on a project basis, lubricate fan motors, bearings and belts, clean drip pans and drains, and replace filters.
• Maintains computerized energy management system, identify, inspect and replace faulty equipment and devices and troubleshoot problems, including resetting temperature, humidity, fan status, damper controls, valve position, and alarm status.
• Responds to calls, usually on off shift hours, concerning mechanical, electrical or plumbing breakdowns. Troubleshoots problems and make necessary repairs if possible or contacts supervisor.
• Performs seasonal overhauls and transitions systems from heating to cooling and vice versa.

Other:

• Maintains written records of maintenance performed, fuel consumption and meter readings; prepares incident reports of unusual events, such as equipment malfunctions; and orders parts necessary for on-going preventive maintenance programs or to carry out equipment repair or replacement.

Functional and Supervisory:

• Plant Utilities Engineers 1 may supervise a subordinate crew of Plant Utilities Assistants, and other trades and Labor Class positions on a shift.

Transfer eligibility requirement: You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.

OR any of the below minimum qualifications for Plant Utilities Engineer 1. Competitive (candidates within state service) or Non-Competitive (NY HELPS candidates outside state service):

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

Or 2. Must 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;

Or 3. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;

Or 4. Must 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 5. Must have a Merchant Mariner’s 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 6. Completion 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 7. Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;

Or 8. A bachelor’s degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;

Or 9. Four years of full-time hands 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;

Or 10. Four years of full-time hands on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;

Or 11. An associate’s degree in HVAC AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #13 or #14 above;

Or 12. Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (900 hours) OR completion of an approved certificate in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #9 or #10 above.

Exam Announcement: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/decentralized/20-450010.cfm

• Possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated and able to pass LENS Check.
• Experience using Footprints and Maximo systems.
• Ability to use computer-based monitoring and control devices in maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance according to published guidelines.
• Knowledge of HVAC installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.

40 Hours/Week;  Sunday - Thursday; 10:30pm - 7am 

$54,860

May be benefits eligible; Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport!  This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

MUST COMPLETE the Plant Utilities Engineer 1 application and submit to Ezgi Erdogan at eerdogan@brockport.edu 

Application: https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/20-450&20-451.pdf

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

New York State Executive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.