Stationary Engineer

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing routine and emergency tasks in the operation, maintenance and repair of all heating, ventilating, refrigeration, air conditioning and other mechanical power equipment.  Specific responsibilities include: operating, maintaining and repairing Central Plant Boilers, Chillers, Pumps and other HVAC equipment on logs, charts, and graphs: monitoring and operating computerized energy management control systems; regulating and adjusting HVAC equipment in campus buildings to maintain pre-determined temperatures and humidity, as well as monitoring Central Plant water treatments and water softening system.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

• Operates all Central Plant and Campus wide equipment,

• Starts and stops chillers, boilers, pumps, air handlers, air compressors, exhaust fans, etc.

• Monitors, schedules and makes adjustments as needed on Building Management Systems which include:  Johnson Controls Metasys Extended Architecture, Automated Building Systems, Tridium Niagara & Trane Summit Control,

• Checks equipment operation in all buildings, perform preventative maintenance on each piece of equipment, conducts weekly building checks and creates work orders for work that is needed outside the scope of preventative maintenance (2nd and 3rd shift engineers),

• Answers calls from across campus for temperature adjustments during events and issues with apartment residents. 

• Answers HVAC related calls and dispatches the work to other Engineers working during the day shift (day shift Duty Engineer),

• Monitors the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), scheduling work orders and work assignments (day shift Duty Engineer),

• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Ability to read blueprints and control schematics.

• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment, complete projects by deadlines, and act with a sense of urgency.

• Basic computer proficiency including the ability to manage emails, work orders, etc.

• A collaborative team player, who can coordinate work effectively with employees, team members, and outside vendors.

• Strong customer service with a can-do attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Equivalent Education/Experience

• High School or GED required.

• Valid Driver’s License required.

• Valid First Class Limited Stationary Engineer’s License from the City of Tulsa required.

• Previous experience operating high pressure boilers, variable speed motors, large tonnage centrifugal chillers (800 tons or larger), plate heat exchangers and water treatment systems preferred.

• Previous central plant operating experience in an institutional or industrial setting such as a large hospital or university preferred.

Special Job Dimensions:

Work requires ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting (up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally), bending (frequently), pushing (frequently), stooping (occasionally), and lifting overhead (occasionally up to 40 pounds); exposure to disagreeable odors and environmental conditions; ability to see and read; and ability to hear and speak in order to receive and convey instructions.  This position may be required to work overtime, nights, weekends or holidays in order to fulfill essential service requirements such as during inclement weather or other events.

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Note: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed.  They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job.  The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day.  Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description. 

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