The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration, located in Albany, New York, currently has an opening for a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 in our Plaza Operations office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:•Operates, maintains, and repairs steam and hot water boilers, water supply and return systems, electronic and pneumatic combustion and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems, forced or induced draft fan systems, chiller systems, and other refrigeration equipment. •Operates computers which control boiler operations, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC systems. •Conducts boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzes results, and adds chemicals to maintain proper system functions.•Balances air distribution systems, and maintains proper air temperature, humidity, freshness, and flow quality. •Cleans, inspects, and maintains boilers, by performing chemical cleaning of equipment, repairing brickwork, replacing tubes, and maintaining boiler combustion and emissions. •Performs chiller maintenance such as the cleaning of condenser tubes and evaporators, and the maintenance and repair of pumps, air compressors, steam systems, cooling towers, motors, and variable frequency drives. •Performs maintenance and repair on various water and sewage pumping, filtration, and treatment equipment. •Cleans, maintains, and repairs HVAC systems and equipment, calibrates controls, performs air testing and chemical treatment, and replaces air filters. •Responds to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing calls; troubleshoots and coordinate necessary repairs.•Maintains computerized energy management systems; troubleshoots problems; and identifies and replaces faulty equipment and devices. •Identifies, recommends, and develops energy conservation projects and initiatives. •May handle various types of hazardous materials; and respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns, such as chemical spills, oil spills and blowouts; implements evacuation plans in emergency situations. •May maintain right-to-know libraries, respond to inquiries, assess problems, and provide advice regarding incidents. •May operate high or low voltage electrical distribution systems, steam, diesel and gas turbine generators, transformers and switch gears, load centers, motor control centers, panel boards, emergency power and lighting distribution systems, motor generator sets, and uninterrupted power supply systems. Qualifications:•Must have a valid NYS Driver's License.•Ability to work in confined spaces and use appropriate breathing apparatus.•Ability to climb, bend, and do moderately heavy lifting.•Must have a reachable score on the Plant Utilities Engineer 1 decentralized exam list. Please complete the Application for NYS Examinations and Supplemental Questionnaire. Submit completed application along with copies of required supporting documentation to [email protected], by fax at 518-320-1565 or mail to SUNY System Administration Human Resources, 353 Broadway, Albany, NY 12246. The supplemental questionnaire IS YOUR TEST. Please refer to the Civil Service Examination Announcement for additional information prior to submitting your application and supporting documentation
Minimum Salary: 56,355Maximum Salary: 56,355Salary Unit: Yearly