Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Pay: $4,150-$59,049/yr

Shift: Full time

Plant Utilities Engineer 1

**Required Qualifications:** As per Civil Service Standards and Specifications. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program **(

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)**. Ability to climb, stoop and do moderately heavy lifting/moving (up to 50 lbs). Candidate must be able to perform the physical tasks of the position such as bending, lifting, stretching and climbing. Must have the ability to work in confined spaces and from a ladder, scaffolding or man lift over ten feet in height. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. **(\*\*\*Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”).** To qualify for this position, the selected individual must successfully pass a pulmonary function test to certify them to wear protective equipment; for example respirators. The tests shall be provided by the employing department. You must meet one or more of the following requirements to be considered for appointment to this title:

**Either 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 #9 or #10 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.**

**Preferred Qualifications:** An Associate’s Degree in Plant Utilities Technology or the equivalent.

**Brief Description of Duties:** The Plant Utilities Engineer I for Resident Operations and West Campus HVAC will maintain HVAC systems that support the campus community and maintain all HVAC equipment. As a PUE 1, you must be able to climb, stoop, and lift heavy objects and/or equipment.

• Operate and perform maintenance on all HVAC and other mechanical equipment, including but not limited to, pumps, fans, pneumatic controls, building management systems, compressors, chemical testing and treatment, recording, boilers, chillers and steam generators. Troubleshoot and adjust pneumatic and digital control systems.
• Operate, maintain, and repair high temperature/high pressure water distribution systems. Entry into confined spaces and work within the utility tunnel for extended periods of time.
• Operate, maintain and repair direct expansion of refrigeration equipment, chilled water distribution systems, air handling and AC systems.
• Operate, maintain and repair ventilation systems, ie: exhaust fans, ductwork, kitchen hoods, and laboratory fume hoods.
• Follow the task provided on each work order, fills out or completes every work order daily to include time and materials used. Follow directions from senior personnel and work well with peers and subordinates. May supervise lower level staff, i.e., Plant Utilities Assistant (PUA) & Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) employees, including preparing and reviewing timesheets. Provide instructions to maintenance assistants and/or helpers on routin